Background
Lorenzo Herrera-Mancillas appealed a judgment from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Appointed counsel filed a motion for leave to withdraw and submitted a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the attorney’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. Herrera-Mancillas, No. 25-11135 (5th Cir. May 21, 2026)
What it means going forward
The appeal is dismissed, and the appointed attorney is excused from further duties in the case.
Podcast (federal-narrative-summaries): Play in new window | Download