United States v. Hopkins
CourtCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Date FiledNovember 6, 2026
Docket25-20477
StatusUnpublished
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United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
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November 6, 2026
No. 25-20477 Thomas B. Plunkett, III
Summary Calendar Clerk
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United States of America,
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Lenel Hopkins,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. 4:24-CR-184-2
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Before King, Higginson, and Douglas, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The attorney appointed to represent Lenel Hopkins 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).
Hopkins 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 issue for appellate
*
This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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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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