January 19, 2026, opinions

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Unpublished decisions

  • Jordan v. American Security Insurance Co., 25-30210, appeal from E.D. La.
    • per curiam (Smith, Haynes, Oldham) (no oral argument), insurance, service of process
    • Dismissing as frivolous appeal from dismissal of claim for insufficient service of process.
  • U.S. v. Charles, 25-30277, appeal from W.D. La.
    • per curiam (Jones, Duncan, Douglas) (no oral argument), criminal, sentencing
    • Affirming 155-month sentence on conviction of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
  • U.S. v. Hinkson, 25-40054, appeal from E.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Smith, Haynes, Oldham) (no oral argument), criminal
    • Dismissing as frivolous appeal from denial of IFP status to challenge phrasing of written judgment of sentencing from 2000 conviction.
  • U.S. v. Kubala, 25-50330, appeal from W.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Stewart, Graves, Oldham) (no oral argument), criminal
    • Granting Anders motion to withdraw, and dismissing appeal.
  • U.S. v. Yanez, 25-50389, appeal from W.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Richman, Southwick, Willett) (no oral argument), criminal
    • Affirming conviction of possession of a firearm by a felon.