United States v. Hicks

Opinion

Case: 24-50936 Document: 41-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 06/11/2025

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit ____________ FILED June 11, 2025 No. 24-50936 Lyle W. Cayce Summary Calendar Clerk ____________

United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus

Brandon Hicks,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 5:24-CR-51-1 ______________________________

Before King, Southwick, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam:* The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Brandon Joseph Hicks 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). Hicks 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: 24-50936 Document: 41-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 06/11/2025

No. 24-50936

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.