United States v. Mora-Hernandez

Case: 25-40480 Document: 70-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/14/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-40480 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ July 14, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Fermin Mora-Hernandez, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 4:22-CR-143-3 ______________________________ Before Jones, Ho, and Wilson, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Fermin Mora-Hernandez 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). Mora-Hernandez has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as Case: 25-40480 Document: 70-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 07/14/2026

No. 25-40480 well as Mora-Hernandez’s response. 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.

Mora-Hernandez’s motion to appoint new counsel is DENIED as untimely. See United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902–03 (5th Cir. 1998).