Narrative Opinion Summary
Anthony Wendell Carter pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery without a plea agreement. Following a sentencing hearing where both state and defense witnesses provided testimony, the trial court sentenced him to five years of confinement. Carter's court-appointed counsel filed a motion to withdraw, concluding that the appeal lacked merit and complied with the requirements set forth in Anders v. California. The counsel provided a professional evaluation of the record, indicating no arguable grounds for appeal, and confirmed that Carter was informed of his rights to review the record and file a pro se brief. As more than 30 days had elapsed without Carter filing such a brief, the court reviewed the record and counsel's brief, finding no reversible error. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment and granted counsel’s motion to withdraw. The opinion was issued by a panel consisting of Justices Nuchia, Keyes, and Bland, and it is not intended for publication.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Trial Court's Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: After reviewing the record and counsel's brief, the appellate court found no reversible error and affirmed the trial court's judgment, granting the counsel’s motion to withdraw.
Reasoning: The court reviewed the record and counsel's brief, finding no reversible error. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment and granted counsel’s motion to withdraw.
Anders Brief Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Carter's court-appointed counsel filed a motion to withdraw, asserting that the appeal lacked merit, in compliance with Anders v. California, and provided a professional evaluation of the record.
Reasoning: Carter's court-appointed counsel filed a motion to withdraw, concluding that the appeal lacked merit and complied with the requirements set forth in Anders v. California.
Defendant's Right to Pro Se Briefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Carter was informed of his rights to review the record and file a pro se brief, but did not file one within the allotted time frame, leading the court to proceed with the review.
Reasoning: Carter was informed of his rights to review the record and file a pro se brief. As more than 30 days had elapsed without Carter filing such a brief, the court reviewed the record and counsel's brief, finding no reversible error.
Guilty Plea Without Plea Agreementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The defendant, Anthony Wendell Carter, entered a guilty plea to aggravated robbery without a plea agreement, which led to a sentencing hearing where testimonies from both state and defense witnesses were considered.
Reasoning: Anthony Wendell Carter pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery without a plea agreement.
Non-publication of Opinionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion issued by the panel of Justices was not intended for publication.
Reasoning: The opinion was issued by a panel consisting of Justices Nuchia, Keyes, and Bland, and it is not intended for publication.
Sentencing Hearing and Imposition of Sentencesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The trial court conducted a sentencing hearing and, after considering testimonies, imposed a sentence of five years of confinement on Carter.
Reasoning: Following a sentencing hearing where both state and defense witnesses provided testimony, the trial court sentenced him to five years of confinement.