John Charles Watson v. State

Affirmed and Opinion Filed July 30, 2015 In The Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas No. 05-15-00094-CR JOHN CHARLES WATSON, Appellant V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee On Appeal from the County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2 Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. MB14-20667-M MEMORANDUM OPINION Before Chief Justice Wright and Justices Myers and Evans Opinion by Chief Justice Wright John Charles Watson waived a jury and pleaded not guilty to violation of a protective order. See TEX. PENAL CODE ANN. § 25.07(a)(3), (g) (West Supp. 2014). After finding appellant guilty, the trial court assessed punishment at 180 days’ confinement in the county jail, probated for twelve months, and a $200 fine. On appeal, appellant’s attorney filed a brief in which she concludes the appeal is wholly frivolous and without merit. The brief meets the requirements of Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). The brief presents a professional evaluation of the record showing why, in effect, there are no arguable grounds to advance. See High v. State, 573 S.W.2d 807, 811–12 (Tex. Crim. App. [Panel Op.] 1978). Counsel delivered a copy of the brief to appellant. We advised appellant of his right to file a pro se response, but he did not file a pro se response. See Kelly v. State, 436 S.W.3d 313, 319–21 (Tex. Crim. App. 2014) (identifying duties of appellate courts and counsel in Anders cases). We have reviewed the record and counsel’s brief. See Bledsoe v. State, 178 S.W.3d 824, 826–27 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005) (explaining appellate court’s duty in Anders cases). We agree the appeal is frivolous and without merit. We find nothing in the record that might arguably support the appeal. We affirm the trial court’s judgment. Do Not Publish TEX. R. APP. P. 47 150094F.U05         /Carolyn Wright/   CAROLYN WRIGHT CHIEF JUSTICE ‐2‐    Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas JUDGMENT JOHN CHARLES WATSON, Appellant Appeal from the County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2 of Dallas County, Texas No. 05-15-00094-CR V. (Tr.Ct.No. MB14-20667-M). Opinion delivered by Chief Justice Wright, THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee Justices Myers and Evans participating. Based on the Court’s opinion of this date, the trial court’s judgment is AFFIRMED. Judgment entered July 30, 2015.       ‐3‐