United States v. Johnson

Case: 24-30480 Document: 52-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 02/20/2025

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 24-30480

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ February 20, 2025 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Lonnie D. Johnson,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana USDC No. 5:17-CR-173-4 ______________________________

Before Higginbotham, Jones, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Lonnie D. Johnson 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). Johnson has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as Case: 24-30480 Document: 52-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 02/20/2025

No. 24-30480 well as Johnson’s response. 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.