United States v. Sifuentes

Opinion

Case: 25-50408 Document: 37-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 02/09/2026

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

No. 25-50408 FILED February 9, 2026 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus

Francisco Javier Ruelas Sifuentes,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 3:24-CR-2483-1 ______________________________

Before Clement, Richman, and Willett, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam:* The attorney appointed to represent Francisco Javier Ruelas Sifuentes 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). Ruelas Sifuentes has not filed a response. After reviewing counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record herein, we

_____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 25-50408 Document: 37-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 02/09/2026

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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 hereby DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.