United States v. Castro

Case: 25-50191 Document: 53-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/05/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-50191

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ May 5, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Luis Edward Castro,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 3:23-CR-1929-1 ______________________________

Before Higginbotham, Engelhardt, and Ramirez, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The attorney appointed to represent Luis Edward Castro 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). Castro has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur with Case: 25-50191 Document: 53-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/05/2026

No. 25-50191 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.