April 28, 2026·25-11133·Per Curiam·By James Taylor
The Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing Luis Diaz Jr. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
Background
Luis Diaz Jr. appealed a conviction from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Appointed counsel filed a motion to withdraw and submitted a brief stating the appeal lacked nonfrivolous issues.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the attorney’s brief and the relevant record portions. It concurred with the assessment that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
What it means going forward
The appeal is dismissed, and the appointed attorney is excused from further duties in the case.
