United States v. Cortez

Case: 23-10954 Document: 51-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/05/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 23-10954

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ July 5, 2024 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Hector Cortez,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 3:21-CR-499-2 ______________________________

Before Jones, Southwick, and Ho, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The attorney appointed to represent Hector Cortez 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). Cortez has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur with counsel’s Case: 23-10954 Document: 51-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 07/05/2024

No. 23-10954 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.