United States v. Tang

Case: 24-40385 Document: 48-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/04/2025

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

FILED March 4, 2025 No. 24-40385

Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce ____________ Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Michael Tienping Tang,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 7:17-CR-1215-1 ______________________________

Before Graves, Willett, and Wilson, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Michael Tienping Tang 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). Tang has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record Case: 24-40385 Document: 48-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/04/2025

No. 24-40385 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.