United States v. Mendez-Valadez

Case: 25-10499 Document: 46-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 09/09/2025

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED No. 25-10499 September 9, 2025 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Gabriel Mendez-Valadez,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 4:24-CR-251-1 ______________________________

Before Richman, Southwick, and Willett, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The attorney appointed to represent Gabriel Mendez-Valadez 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). Mendez-Valadez has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We Case: 25-10499 Document: 46-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 09/09/2025

No. 25-10499 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.