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Christopher Dee Beshirs v. State

Citation: Not availableDocket: 06-12-00108-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; April 24, 2013; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Appellate District of Texas issued a judgment concerning Christopher Dee Beshirs, the appellant, in an appeal from the 7th District Court of Smith County. The court identified partial errors in the lower court's judgment and modified it to reflect assessed costs of $513.00. Additionally, the withdrawal order was modified to limit the withdrawal to $10,513.00. The judgment and withdrawal order were affirmed as modified. The court recognized Beshirs' indicated inability to pay the costs of appeal and waived these costs. The judgment was rendered on April 24, 2013, by Chief Justice Josh R. Morriss III, with the clerk being Debra K. Autrey.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Modified Judgments

Application: The appellate court affirmed the modified judgment and withdrawal order, finalizing the corrections made to the lower court's decisions.

Reasoning: The judgment and withdrawal order were affirmed as modified.

Modification of Lower Court Judgment

Application: The appellate court modified the lower court's judgment regarding assessed costs and withdrawal limits, demonstrating its authority to correct partial errors.

Reasoning: The court identified partial errors in the lower court's judgment and modified it to reflect assessed costs of $513.00. Additionally, the withdrawal order was modified to limit the withdrawal to $10,513.00.

Waiver of Costs Due to Indigence

Application: The court recognized the appellant's inability to pay and waived the costs of appeal, illustrating considerations for appellants with financial hardships.

Reasoning: The court recognized Beshirs' indicated inability to pay the costs of appeal and waived these costs.