United States v. Castelon-Vences

Case: 25-40453 Document: 42-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 02/09/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-40453 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ February 9, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Flavio Castelon-Vences, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 5:25-CR-340-1 ______________________________ Before Wiener, Willett, and Wilson, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Defendant- Appellant Flavio Castelon-Vences 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). Castelon-Vences has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 25-40453 Document: 42-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 02/09/2026

No. 25-40453 of the 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.