Background
Felipe Hernandez-Mata appealed a judgment from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent him moved for leave to withdraw and filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. It concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
United States v. Hernandez-Mata, No. 25-40678 (5th Cir. May 21, 2026)
What it means going forward
The appeal is dismissed, and the Federal Public Defender is excused from further responsibilities in the case.
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