U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2026

United States v. Smith

United States v. Smith
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided May 15, 2026
United States v. Smith

Opinion

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 _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

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.

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