5th Cir.

United States of America v. Yobani Alexander Ramos Iraheta

July 8, 2026 ·25-11196 ·Per Curiam · By James Taylor

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.

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Background

The defendant appealed a judgment from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent the defendant 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 counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. It concurred with counsel’s 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.