Case Explained: Summary Calendar United States of America Plaintiff— v. Gustavo Armando Amaya Defendant—

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Filed: 2026-07-23 The fifth-circuit granted the Federal Public Defender’s motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after reviewing counsel’s Anders brief and the record. The court concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review, applying the standard established in Anders v. California and United States v. Flores. Consequently, counsel was excused from further responsibilities, and the case was dismissed pursuant to Fifth Circuit Rule 42.2. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.