United States v. Kubala

Case: 25-50330 Document: 50-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/19/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-50330 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ January 19, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Frank Darl Kubala, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 2:24-CR-66-1 ______________________________ Before Stewart, Graves, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Frank Darl Kubala 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). Kubala 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: 25-50330 Document: 50-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 01/19/2026

No. 25-50330 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.