United States v. Scott

Opinion

Case: 24-10475 Document: 44-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 11/18/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals No. 24-10475 Fifth Circuit

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ November 18, 2024 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus

Chisanga Mable Scott,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 3:22-CR-422-2 ______________________________

Before Graves, Willett, and Wilson, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam:* The attorney appointed to represent Chisanga Mable Scott 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). Scott has filed a response and moved for the appointment of

_____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 24-10475 Document: 44-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 11/18/2024

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substitute counsel. That request is DENIED as untimely. See United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902–03 (5th Cir. 1998). We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Scott’s response. We 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.