Case: 24-10499 Document: 41-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/08/2025

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 24-10499 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ January 8, 2025 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Sergio Jesus Palazuelos, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 2:23-CR-84-1 ______________________________ Before Smith, Stewart, and Duncan, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Sergio Jesus Palazuelos 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). Palazuelos has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

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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.