United States v. Suarez-Pineda
── United States v. Suarez-Pineda ──
Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Date: May 18, 2026
Category: Direct Criminal
Case: 25-50557 Document: 49-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/18/2026
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
____________ Fifth Circuit
FILED
No. 25-50557 May 18, 2026
Summary Calendar
Lyle W. Cayce
____________ Clerk
United States of America,
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Carlos Suarez-Pineda,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. 3:25-CR-5-1
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Before Richman, Southwick, and Willett, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The attorney appointed to represent Carlos Suarez-Pineda 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). Suarez-Pineda has not filed a response. We have reviewed
counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We
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*
This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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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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