United States v. Barreto-Cruz

Case: 25-40657 Document: 44-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/04/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED No. 25-40657 May 4, 2026 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Luis Antonio Barreto-Cruz, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 7:25-CR-171-1 ______________________________ Before King, Haynes, and Ho, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Luis Antonio Barreto-Cruz 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). Barreto-Cruz has not filed a response.

We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 25-40657 Document: 44-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/04/2026

No. 25-40657 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.