United States v. Rodriguez-Lopez

── United States v. Rodriguez-Lopez ── Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Date: May 08, 2026 Category: Direct Criminal Case: 25-40362 Document: 52-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/08/2026 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-40362 FILED May 8, 2026 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Christian Christopher Rodriguez-Lopez, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 7:24-CR-622-1 ______________________________ Before Stewart, Graves, and Oldham, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Christian Christopher Rodriguez-Lopez 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-Lopez has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 25-40362 Document: 52-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/08/2026 No. 25-40362 portions of the record reflected therein. It is dispositive that the Government has declined to waive the untimeliness of the appeal. See United States v. Pesina-Rodriguez, 825 F.3d 787, 788 (5th Cir. 2016). 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. 2