United States v. Orozco-Barragan

Case: 25-40479 Document: 42-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/06/2026

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

No. 25-40479 FILED Summary Calendar March 6, 2026 ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus Juan Gabriel Orozco-Barragan,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 4:23-CR-164-15 ______________________________

Before Jones, Duncan, and Douglas, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam:* The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Juan Gabriel Orozco-Barragan 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). Orozco-Barragan has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record

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

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reflected therein, as well as Orozco-Barragan’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. Orozco-Barragan’s request for the appointment of new counsel in his response is DENIED. See United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902-03 (5th Cir. 1998).