United States v. Ruiz Mendoza

Case: 20-10209 Document: 00515932114 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/09/2021 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED July 9, 2021 No. 20-10209 Lyle W. Cayce Summary Calendar Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Gustavo Ruiz Mendoza, Defendant—Appellant. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 3:18-CR-363-2 Before Southwick, Oldham, and Wilson, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam:* The attorney appointed to represent Gustavo Ruiz Mendoza 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). Ruiz Mendoza has not filed a response. We have reviewed * Pursuant to 5th Circuit Rule 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Circuit Rule 47.5.4. Case: 20-10209 Document: 00515932114 Page: 2 Date Filed: 07/09/2021 No. 20-10209 counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. 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. 2