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Samantha Ann Dillard v. State
Citation: Not availableDocket: 06-16-00160-CR
Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; April 21, 2017; Texas; State Appellate Court
Original Court Document: View Document
Samantha Ann Dillard appeals her conviction for theft in the Court of Appeals Sixth Appellate District of Texas. Dillard's appellate counsel filed a brief indicating that after a thorough review of the trial proceedings, no arguable grounds for appeal exist, satisfying the criteria established in Anders v. California and related cases. Dillard submitted a pro se response. Upon independent review of the record, the court found no meritorious grounds for appeal and affirmed the trial court's judgment and sentence, determining the appeal to be wholly frivolous. The court also agreed with counsel's assessment that no arguable issue supports an appeal and granted counsel's request to withdraw, noting no substitute counsel would be appointed. Should Dillard seek further review by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, she must retain an attorney or file a pro se petition within thirty days, adhering to specified procedural rules. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment on April 21, 2017.