United States v. Martinez-Cruz

Case: 24-20537 Document: 62-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 02/16/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 24-20537 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ February 16, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Marcelo Martinez-Cruz, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:21-CR-465-1 ______________________________ Before Stewart, Graves, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Marcelo Martinez-Cruz has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed briefs in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Martinez-Cruz has not filed a response in English. We have reviewed counsel’s briefs and the relevant portions of _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 24-20537 Document: 62-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 02/16/2026

No. 24-20537 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.