United States v. Hernandez-Mora

── United States v. Hernandez-Mora ── Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Date: June 10, 2026 Category: Direct Criminal Case: 25-40477 Document: 77-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 06/10/2026 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals No. 25-40477 Fifth Circuit Summary Calendar FILED ____________ June 10, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Fermin Hernandez-Mora, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 4:22-CR-241-1 ______________________________ Before Jones, Duncan, and Douglas, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam:* The attorney appointed to represent Fermin Hernandez-Mora 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-Mora has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 25-40477 Document: 77-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 06/10/2026 No. 25-40477 well as Hernandez-Mora’s 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. Hernandez-Mora’s motion to appoint new counsel is DENIED as untimely. See United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902-03 (5th Cir. 1998). 2