Apr 10 2026
5th Cir. 25-10738 Per Curiam

United States v. Ferrell, Jr.

The Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw from representing Bennie Ferrell, Jr., after determining the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues. The court dismissed the appeal without addressing the merits of the underlying criminal conviction.

Apr 8 2026
5th Cir. 25-10996 Per Curiam

United States v. Ruiz

The Fifth Circuit dismissed a criminal appeal after reviewing the record and agreeing with appointed counsel that the case presented no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw and excused them from further responsibility in the matter.

Apr 6 2026
5th Cir. 25-20197 Per Curiam

United States v. Hernandez-Huizar

The Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal from a Southern District of Texas criminal conviction after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw following an Anders brief and the defendant's failure to file a response.

Apr 6 2026
11th Cir. 8:22-cr-00400-VMC-AEP-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JUTAURIO PRESHAE CLEMONS

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed a pro se appeal filed by Jutaurio Clemons as duplicative of a previously pending appeal regarding his conviction and sentencing. The court held that Clemons lacks standing to challenge a post-judgment forfeiture order because his interest in the property was extinguished by the earlier preliminary order.

Apr 6 2026
5th Cir. 25-20330 Per Curiam

United States v. Gonzalez

The Fifth Circuit dismissed the criminal appeal of Erick Roman Gonzalez after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw following an Anders brief analysis.

Apr 3 2026
5th Cir. 25-50412 Per Curiam

United States v. Hernandez

The Fifth Circuit dismissed Jose Francisco Hernandez's criminal appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw following an Anders brief that identified no arguable grounds for reversal.

Apr 2 2026
5th Cir. 25-10292 Per Curiam

United States v. Ealey

The Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. The court dismissed the appeal, leaving the underlying conviction intact without oral argument.

Apr 2 2026
5th Cir. 25-11045 Per Curiam

United States v. Fulton

The Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw from representing Joshua Gene Fulton after determining the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues. The court dismissed the appeal without reaching the merits of any potential arguments.