United States v. Huerta-Hernandez

Case: 24-40572 Document: 87-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 08/26/2025

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 24-40572 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ August 26, 2025 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus Saul Huerta-Hernandez,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 4:20-CR-179-8 ______________________________

Before Higginbotham, Engelhardt, and Ramirez, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Saul Huerta-Hernandez 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). Huerta-Hernandez has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 24-40572 Document: 87-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 08/26/2025

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well as Huerta-Hernandez’s response. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, the 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. Huerta-Hernandez’s incorporated motion for appointment of substitute counsel is DENIED. See United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902-03 (5th Cir. 1998).