United States v. Edwards

Opinion

Case: 24-40693 Document: 47-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/25/2025

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

FILED No. 24-40693 March 25, 2025 Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce ____________ Clerk

United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus

Johnathan Lee Edwards,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 1:23-CR-62-1 ______________________________

Before Smith, Stewart, and Duncan, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam:* The attorney appointed to represent Johnathan Lee Edwards 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). Edwards 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: 24-40693 Document: 47-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/25/2025

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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.