United States v. Alonzo

Case: 25-40036 Document: 82-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/12/2026

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

No. 25-40036 FILED January 12, 2026 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus Hector Alonzo,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 4:20-CR-179-17 ______________________________

Before Jones, Duncan, and Douglas, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Hector Alonzo 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). Alonzo has filed responses in which he requests the appointment of new

_____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

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counsel. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Alonzo’s responses. 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. Alonzo’s requests for appointment of new counsel are DENIED. See United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902-03 (5th Cir. 1998).