United States v. Sanford

Case: 25-40627 Document: 89-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/28/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals No. 25-40627 Fifth Circuit

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ July 28, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Samuel David Sanford, III, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 3:24-CR-15-1 ______________________________ Before Willett, Duncan, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:* The attorney appointed to represent Samuel David Sanford, III, 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). Sanford has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous Case: 25-40627 Document: 89-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 07/28/2026

No. 25-40627 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.