United States v. Smith

Case: 25-11240 Document: 60-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/15/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit

No. 25-11240

FILED May 15, 2026 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Anthony Dechon Smith,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 3:24-CR-316-1 ______________________________

Before Stewart, Graves, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The attorney appointed to represent Anthony Dechon Smith 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). Smith has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur Case: 25-11240 Document: 60-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/15/2026

No. 25-11240 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.