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Brandon Battles Odanga v. State

Citation: Not availableDocket: 03-06-00764-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; March 28, 2007; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Brandon Battles Odanga appeals a conviction for aggravated assault. The trial court confirmed that this case resulted from a plea bargain, which means Odanga does not have the right to appeal under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 25.2(a)(2). Consequently, the appeal is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction. The decision was filed on March 28, 2007, and is not for publication.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appeal Rights in Plea Bargain Cases

Application: The court confirms that defendants who enter a plea bargain do not have the right to appeal under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 25.2(a)(2).

Reasoning: The trial court confirmed that this case resulted from a plea bargain, which means Odanga does not have the right to appeal under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 25.2(a)(2).

Dismissal for Lack of Jurisdiction

Application: The appeal was dismissed because the court lacked jurisdiction due to the appeal arising from a plea bargain.

Reasoning: Consequently, the appeal is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.