Narrative Opinion Summary
Phillip Mark Bailey appeals his convictions for forgery and robbery, receiving sentences of seven years and thirty-five years, respectively. Bailey pleaded guilty to both charges and admitted to prior felony convictions, which were acknowledged by the trial court. His attorney filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, indicating no reversible errors were found in the record and that no arguable issues for appeal exist. After reviewing the case and finding no errors, the court granted the attorney's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal. Bailey has the right to seek discretionary review from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, either through retained counsel or pro se, within thirty days of the court's opinion. The opinion was delivered on June 30, 2011, by a panel including Worthen, C.J., Griffith, J., and Hoyle, J.
Legal Issues Addressed
Anders Brief and Appeal Processsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Bailey's attorney filed an Anders brief, indicating that after a thorough review, no reversible errors or arguable issues for appeal were found in the record.
Reasoning: His attorney filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, indicating no reversible errors were found in the record and that no arguable issues for appeal exist.
Attorney Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Upon finding no errors in the case, the court permitted the attorney to withdraw and subsequently dismissed the appeal, following the procedure outlined in Anders v. California.
Reasoning: After reviewing the case and finding no errors, the court granted the attorney's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal.
Guilty Plea and Sentencingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant, Phillip Mark Bailey, pleaded guilty to charges of forgery and robbery, which resulted in sentences of seven and thirty-five years, respectively.
Reasoning: Phillip Mark Bailey appeals his convictions for forgery and robbery, receiving sentences of seven years and thirty-five years, respectively. Bailey pleaded guilty to both charges and admitted to prior felony convictions, which were acknowledged by the trial court.
Right to Seek Discretionary Reviewsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Bailey retains the right to seek discretionary review from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals within thirty days, either through retained counsel or by representing himself.
Reasoning: Bailey has the right to seek discretionary review from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, either through retained counsel or pro se, within thirty days of the court's opinion.