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Clifford Baker v. State

Citation: Not availableDocket: 14-14-00852-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; March 9, 2015; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the appellate case Nos. 14-14-00852-CR and 14-14-00853-CR, the State of Texas, represented by Assistant District Attorney Alan Curry, waives its right to respond to the Anders brief submitted by the appellant’s counsel, Clifford Baker. The Anders brief asserts that the appeal is frivolous, and the appellant has been informed of his right to review the appellate record and submit a pro se brief. The State indicates that upon reviewing the appellant’s brief, there are no significant constitutional issues or other matters that warrant further examination in the interest of justice. The State formally requests the Court to affirm the trial court’s judgment. A copy of this waiver will be provided to the appellant's counsel. The document is dated March 3, 2015, and filed with the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Trial Court Judgment

Application: The State requests the appellate court to affirm the trial court's decision, noting the absence of constitutional issues or matters warranting further review.

Reasoning: The State formally requests the Court to affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Anders Brief Procedure

Application: The appellant’s counsel submits an Anders brief, asserting that the appeal is frivolous, indicating no meritorious grounds for appeal.

Reasoning: The Anders brief asserts that the appeal is frivolous, and the appellant has been informed of his right to review the appellate record and submit a pro se brief.

State's Waiver of Response Right

Application: The State of Texas, after reviewing the appellant’s brief, decides not to respond, indicating agreement with the assessment that there are no significant issues to address.

Reasoning: The State of Texas, represented by Assistant District Attorney Alan Curry, waives its right to respond to the Anders brief submitted by the appellant’s counsel, Clifford Baker.