Background
Antonio Mejia Lopez appealed from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. His appointed Federal Public Defender filed an Anders brief, indicating no meritorious grounds for appeal.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the counsel’s brief and relevant portions of the record, concurring with the assessment that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issue for review.
We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, No. 25-20538
What it means going forward
The appeal was dismissed, and the appointed counsel was excused from further responsibilities.