United States v. Jerardo Alvarez

Case: 20-11011 Document: 00515905798 Page: 1 Date Filed: 06/18/2021 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED No. 20-11011 June 18, 2021 Conference Calendar Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Jerardo Alvarez, Defendant—Appellant. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 3:19-CR-348-1 Before Smith, Stewart, and Higginson, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam:* The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Jerardo Alvarez 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). Alvarez 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 We have reviewed * Pursuant to 5th Circuit Rule 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Circuit Rule 47.5.4.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: 20-11011 Document: 00515905798 Page: 2 Date Filed: 06/18/2021 No. 20-11011 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