Case Explained: Summary Calendar United States of America Plaintiff— v. Amanda Louise White Defendant—

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Filed: 2026-06-23 The fifth-circuit granted the Federal Public Defender’s motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after reviewing the Anders brief filed by counsel. The court applied the standard established in *Anders v. California* and *United States v. Flores*, concluding that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. As a result, appointed counsel is excused from further responsibilities in the case, and the appeal is terminated without reaching the merits of the underlying criminal conviction. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.