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

United States v. Vindas Abarca

United States v. Vindas Abarca
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided July 13, 2026
United States v. Vindas Abarca

Opinion

Case: 25-40758 Document: 56-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/13/2026

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

No. 25-40758 FILED Summary Calendar July 13, 2026 ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Rolando Alberto Vindas Abarca, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 4:20-CR-366-1 ______________________________ Before Willett, Duncan, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Rolando Alberto Vindas Abarca 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). Vindas Abarca has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected Case: 25-40758 Document: 56-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 07/13/2026

No. 25-40758 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.

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

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