United States v. Cantarero-Mendez

Case: 25-20278 Document: 43-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/23/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-20278

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ March 23, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Jose Lisandro Cantarero-Mendez,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:23-CR-55-1 ______________________________

Before Richman, Southwick, and Willett, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Jose Lisandro Cantarero-Mendez 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). Cantarero-Mendez has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the Case: 25-20278 Document: 43-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/23/2026

No. 25-20278 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.