United States v. Romo-Montiel

Case: 25-40193 Document: 48-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/02/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit ____________

FILED March 2, 2026 No. 25-40193

Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce ____________ Clerk

United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Christian Aaron Romo-Montiel,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 1:25-CR-24-1 ______________________________

Before Richman, Southwick, and Willett, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Christian Aaron Romo-Montiel 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). Romo-Montiel has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the Case: 25-40193 Document: 48-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/02/2026

No. 25-40193 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.