United States v. Edwards

Opinion

Case: 25-40234 Document: 85-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/10/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-40234 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ July 10, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus

John Earl Edwards,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 3:23-CR-19-1 ______________________________

Before Jones, Richman, and Duncan, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent John Earl Edwards has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed briefs 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 briefs and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur

_____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 25-40234 Document: 85-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 07/10/2026

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.