Apr 29 2026
5th Cir. 25-40280 Per Curiam

United States v. Caldera

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal after reviewing a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw. The court agreed that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues for review.

Apr 29 2026
5th Cir. 25-11130 Per Curiam

United States v. Diaz-Ortiz

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 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-40384 Per Curiam

United States v. Lubiano-Vidales

The Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court's decision confirms that the district court's judgment remains in effect while excusing the defendant from further appellate proceedings.

Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-30475 Per Curiam

United States v. Vargas-Duque

The Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court concurred with the attorney's assessment that the case presented no grounds for appellate relief under the Anders standard.

Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-11133 Per Curiam

United States v. Diaz, Jr.

The Fifth Circuit granted an appointed attorney's motion to withdraw and dismissed the defendant's appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court concurred with the attorney's assessment that the case lacked arguable grounds for reversal under the *Anders* standard.

Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-11031 Per Curiam

United States v. Negron-Cardona

The Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw from representing Jose Negron-Cardona after reviewing the case record. The court dismissed the appeal, finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review under the standard set in Anders v. California.

Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-11133 Per Curiam

United States v. Diaz

The Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing Luis Diaz Jr. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.