Case Explained: Summary Calendar United States of America Plaintiff— v. Carlos Sanchez Varela Defendant—

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Filed: 2026-06-25 The fifth-circuit granted the appointed attorney’s motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after reviewing the Anders brief and the relevant record portions. The court concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review, applying the standard established in *Anders v. California* and *United States v. Flores*. As a result, the attorney is excused from further responsibilities in the case, and the criminal appeal is terminated without a merits determination. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.