United States v. Ortez ( 2023 )

Case: 22-10833 Document: 00516767756 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/30/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
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United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
No. 22-10833
Summary Calendar FILED
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Lyle W. Cayce
United States of America, Clerk
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Manuel Ortez, Sr.,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Texas
USDC No. 3:21-CR-584-1
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Before Smith, Elrod, and Southwick, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The attorney appointed to represent Manuel Ortez, Sr., 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). Ortez has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and
the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Ortez’s
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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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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.
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