United States v. Ruiz

Case: 25-10996 Document: 51-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 04/08/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals ____________ Fifth Circuit FILED No. 25-10996 April 8, 2026 Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce ____________ Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Noe Ricardo Ruiz, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 7:25-CR-7-1 ______________________________ Before Davis, Wilson, and Douglas, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Noe Ruiz 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). Ruiz has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 25-10996 Document: 51-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 04/08/2026

No. 25-10996 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.