Case Explained: Summary Calendar United States of America Plaintiff— v. Orvis Wayne Porter Defendant—

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Filed: 2026-07-01 The Fifth Circuit granted the appointed attorney’s motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after reviewing the Anders briefs and relevant portions of the record. The court concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presented no non-frivolous issues for appellate review, applying the standard established in *Anders v. California* and *United States v. Flores*. As a result, the attorney was excused from further responsibilities, and the criminal appeal was dismissed 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.