United States v. Balderas

Case: 25-20305 Document: 41-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/29/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-20305

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ January 29, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Patrick Adam Balderas,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:25-CR-240-1 ______________________________

Before Elrod, Chief Judge, and Higginson, and Ramirez, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Patrick Adam Balderas 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). Balderas has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected Case: 25-20305 Document: 41-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 01/29/2026

No. 25-20305 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.