United States v. Cardiel

── United States v. Cardiel ── Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Date: May 11, 2026 Category: Direct Criminal Case: 25-50276 Document: 97-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/11/2026 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-50276 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ May 11, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Michael Anthony Cardiel, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 6:24-CR-45-4 ______________________________ Before King, Haynes, and Ho, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Michael Anthony Cardiel 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). Cardiel has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 25-50276 Document: 97-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/11/2026 No. 25-50276 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. To the extent Cardiel seeks leave to proceed pro se on appeal, provision of transcripts, or an extension of time to file a pro se response, his request is DENIED. 2