Case: 24-10789 Document: 42-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 04/24/2025

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 24-10789 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ April 24, 2025 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Jeffery Montanez, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 3:21-CR-3-1 ______________________________ Before Higginbotham, Jones, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Jeffery Montanez 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).

Montanez has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur with _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 24-10789 Document: 42-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 04/24/2025

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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.