United States v. Rivas-Gonzalez
CourtCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Date FiledOctober 22, 2026
Docket26-50199
StatusUnpublished
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United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
____________ Fifth Circuit
FILED
No. 26-50199 October 22, 2026
Summary Calendar
Thomas B. Plunkett, III
____________ Clerk
United States of America,
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Celso Rivas-Gonzalez,
Defendant—Appellant.
______________________________
Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. 2:25-CR-2475-1
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Before Stewart, Richman, and Higginson, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The attorney appointed to represent Celso Rivas-Gonzalez 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). Rivas-Gonzalez 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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