United States v. Samuels

Case: 23-50355 Document: 60-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/11/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit

No. 23-50355

FILED March 11, 2024 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Garry Lavert Samuels,

Defendant—Appellant, consolidated with _____________

No. 23-50363 _____________

United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Garrie Lavert Samuels,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeals from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Case: 23-50355 Document: 60-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/11/2024

USDC Nos. 7:22-CR-264-1, 7:22-CR-270-1 ______________________________

Before Smith, Higginson, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The Federal Public Defender, who was appointed to represent Garrie Lavert Samuels in these consolidated appeals, 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). Samuels has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the records reflected therein. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeals present 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 appeals are DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.