Case Explained: Summary Calendar United States of America Plaintiff— v. Mario Alberto Almanzan-Mata 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 counsel’s Anders brief and the relevant record. The court concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review, applying the standard established in *Anders v. California* and *United States v. Flores*. As a result, the appointed counsel was excused from further responsibilities, and the criminal appeal was terminated without reaching the merits of the case. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.