United States v. Cruz-Diaz

Case: 25-20246 Document: 47-1 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. 25-20246 January 8, 2026 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Jose Manuel Cruz-Diaz, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:23-CR-507-1 ______________________________ Before Higginbotham, Engelhardt, and Ramirez, Circuit Judges.

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

Case: 25-20246 Document: 47-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 01/08/2026

No. 25-20246 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.