United States v. Hernandez-Mata

── United States v. Hernandez-Mata ── Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Date: May 21, 2026 Category: Direct Criminal Case: 25-40678 Document: 34-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/21/2026 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-40678 FILED Summary Calendar May 21, 2026 ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Felipe Hernandez-Mata, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 5:25-CR-10-1 ______________________________ Before Stewart, Graves, and Oldham, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam:* The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Felipe Hernandez-Mata 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). Hernandez-Mata has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 25-40678 Document: 34-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/21/2026 No. 25-40678 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. 2