United States v. Washington

Opinion

Case: 26-10009 Document: 40-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/14/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals No. 26-10009 Fifth Circuit

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ July 14, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus

Nicholas Washington,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 4:25-CR-179-1 ______________________________

Before Smith, Southwick, and Oldham, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam:* The attorney appointed to represent Nicholas Washington has moved to withdraw and has filed a brief per with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Washington has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and relevant portions of the record.

_____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 26-10009 Document: 40-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 07/14/2026

No. 26-10009

We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no non- frivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, the motion to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.