United States v. Cruz

Case: 25-20110 Document: 39-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 09/26/2025

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-20110

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ September 26, 2025 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Francisco Javier Cruz,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:23-CR-455-1 ______________________________

Before Clement, Southwick, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Francisco Javier Cruz 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). Cruz has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We Case: 25-20110 Document: 39-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 09/26/2025

No. 25-20110 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.