U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2026

United States v. Martinez-Padilla

United States v. Martinez-Padilla
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided January 8, 2026
United States v. Martinez-Padilla

Opinion

Case: 25-20196 Document: 40-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/08/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED No. 25-20196 January 8, 2026 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Roberto Martinez-Padilla,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:23-CR-54-1 ______________________________

Before King, Haynes, and Ho, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Roberto Martinez-Padilla 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). Martinez-Padilla has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the Case: 25-20196 Document: 40-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 01/08/2026

No. 25-20196 record 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.

* This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

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