United States v. Rodriguez-Pedraza ( 2023 )

Case: 22-40780 Document: 00516736226 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/03/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
____________ United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
FILED
No. 22-40780 May 3, 2023
Summary Calendar
____________ Lyle W. Cayce
Clerk
United States of America,
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Rufino Rodriguez-Pedraza,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. 7:22-CR-1269-1
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Before Elrod, Southwick, and Douglas, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam:*
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Rufino
Rodriguez-Pedraza 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). Rodriguez-Pedraza has not filed a
response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the
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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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record reflected 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.
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