United States v. Howard

Opinion

Case: 23-10130 Document: 00516914952 Page: 1 Date Filed: 09/29/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 23-10130 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ September 29, 2023 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus

Jonathan Eugene Howard,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 4:22-CR-270-1 ______________________________

Before Wiener, Stewart, and Douglas, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Jonathan Eugene Howard 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). Howard 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: 23-10130 Document: 00516914952 Page: 2 Date Filed: 09/29/2023

No. 23-10130

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.