United States v. Hernandez-Salazar

Case: 25-40760 Document: 40-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/05/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-40760 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ May 5, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Kevin Hernandez-Salazar, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 1:25-CR-81-1 ______________________________ Before Higginbotham, Engelhardt, and Ramirez, Circuit Judges.

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

Case: 25-40760 Document: 40-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/05/2026

No. 25-40760 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.