United States v. Montero-Duran
CourtCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Date FiledNovember 6, 2026
Docket26-50293
StatusUnpublished
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United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
____________ Fifth Circuit
FILED
No. 26-50293 November 6, 2026
Summary Calendar
Thomas B. Plunkett, III
____________ Clerk
United States of America,
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Francisco Montero-Duran,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. 7:24-CR-84-1
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Before Willett, Duncan, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The attorney appointed to represent Francisco Montero-Duran 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). Montero-Duran has not filed a response. We have reviewed
counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We
concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous
*
This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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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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