United States v. Jones

Case: 24-30479 Document: 47-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/17/2025

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

No. 24-30479 FILED Summary Calendar January 17, 2025 ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Christopher Wayne Jones,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana USDC No. 2:22-CR-154-1 ______________________________

Before Smith, Stewart, and Duncan, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Christopher Wayne Jones 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). Jones has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record Case: 24-30479 Document: 47-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 01/17/2025

No. 24-30479 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.