United States v. Bryant

Opinion

Case: 23-10269 Document: 00516915746 Page: 1 Date Filed: 10/02/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit

FILED No. 23-10269 October 2, 2023 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus

J. Nicholas Bryant,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 5:22-CR-99-1 ______________________________

Before King, Haynes, and Graves, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent J. Nicholas Bryant 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). Bryant has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We

_____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 23-10269 Document: 00516915746 Page: 2 Date Filed: 10/02/2023

No. 23-10269

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.