Case: 25-50208 Document: 56-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 12/05/2025

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-50208 FILED Summary Calendar December 5, 2025 ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Jose Cruz Benitez-Barrera, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 2:24-CR-2336-1 ______________________________ Before Stewart, Graves, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Jose Cruz Benitez-Barrera 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). Benitez-Barrera has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 25-50208 Document: 56-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 12/05/2025

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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.