May 4 2026
5th Cir. 24-10688 Per Curiam

United States v. Talavera

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

May 4 2026
5th Cir. 25-11215 Per Curiam

United States v. Hollis

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing Drue Allen Hollis. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.

May 1 2026
5th Cir. 24-40541 Per Curiam

United States v. Mouton

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion for leave to withdraw filed by appointed counsel. The court dismissed the appeal because the record was insufficient to evaluate claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.

Apr 30 2026
5th Cir. 25-30594 Per Curiam

United States v. Archangel

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.

Apr 30 2026
5th Cir. 25-11028 Per Curiam

United States v. Crawford

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

Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 25-4312 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CEARA SMITH

The Fourth Circuit affirmed Ceara Smith's conviction and sentence, ruling that her valid plea agreement appeal waiver barred her challenge to the sentencing enhancement. The court also denied Anders relief after reviewing the record and finding no non-waived meritorious issues.