*1 Case: 25-20209 Document: 40-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 11/03/2025
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED No. 25-20209 November 3, 2025 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,
Plaintiff—Appellee , versus
Steven Lee Smith,
Defendant—Appellant . ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:19-CR-497-1 ______________________________ Before King, Haynes, and Ho, Circuit Judges .
Per Curiam: [*]
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Steven Lee Smith has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California , 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States v. Flores , 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Smith has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We
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[*] This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. *2 Case: 25-20209 Document: 40-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 11/03/2025
No. 25-20209 concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED , counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED . See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.
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