United States v. Valentine

Case: 25-11186 Document: 37-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 04/27/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________

United States Court of Appeals No. 25-11186 Fifth Circuit

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ April 27, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Willie Ray Valentine,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 3:13-CR-340-1 ______________________________

Before Wiener, Willett, and Wilson, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Defendant- Appellant Willie Ray Valentine 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). Valentine has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of Case: 25-11186 Document: 37-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 04/27/2026

No. 25-11186 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.