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 Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Rightsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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.