Case: 23-10101 Document: 62-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/08/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 23-10101 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ March 8, 2024 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus John Darren Smith, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 4:22-CR-274-8 ______________________________ Before Higginbotham, Stewart, and Southwick, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent John Darren Smith has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Smith has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur with _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 23-10101 Document: 62-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/08/2024

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counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.