United States v. Mejia-Puente

Case: 23-20562 Document: 51-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 06/05/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 23-20562 FILED Summary Calendar June 5, 2024 ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Manuel De Jesus Mejia-Puente,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:23-CR-212-1 ______________________________

Before Smith, Higginson, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Manuel De Jesus Mejia-Puente 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). Mejia-Puente has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record Case: 23-20562 Document: 51-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 06/05/2024

No. 23-20562 reflected therein. We concur with 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.