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 Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. However, the court declined to adjudicate the defendant's ineffective assistance claims on direct review due to an insufficient record.

Apr 30 2026
8th Cir. 25-3314 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Txong Thor

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the sentence imposed on a defendant convicted of drug and firearm offenses, finding no abuse of discretion by the district court. The court also conducted an independent review of the record and determined there were no non-frivolous issues to pursue on appeal.

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

United States v. Archangel

The Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after determining the case presented no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court concurred with the attorney's assessment under the Anders standard, leaving the district court's judgment in effect.

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

United States v. Crawford

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

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.