Demarcus Jermane Sampson v. State

• Court: Court of Appeals of Texas
• Decided: June 6, 2016
• Docket: 05-15-00939-CR
• Status: Published

Opinion

AFFIRM; and Opinion Filed June 6, 2016.

S In The Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas No. 05-15-00938-CR No. 05-15-00939-CR

DEMARCUS JERMANE SAMPSON, Appellant V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee

On Appeal from the Criminal District Court No. 5 Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause Nos. F09-12092-L, F09-12093-L

MEMORANDUM OPINION Before Justices Francis, Fillmore, and Schenck Opinion by Justice Fillmore Demarcus Jermane Sampson appeals his convictions, following the adjudication of his

guilt, for engaging in organized criminal activity. The trial court assessed punishment at twenty-

five years’ imprisonment in each case. On appeal, Sampson’s attorney filed a brief in which he

concludes the appeals are 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 Sampson. We advised Sampson 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 appeals are frivolous and without merit. We find nothing in the record that might arguably

support the appeals.

We affirm the trial court’s judgments adjudicating guilt.

/Robert M. Fillmore/ ROBERT M. FILLMORE JUSTICE

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–2– S Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas JUDGMENT

DEMARCUS JERMANE SAMPSON, On Appeal from the Criminal District Court Appellant No. 5, Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. F09-12092-L. No. 05-15-00938-CR V. Opinion delivered by Justice Fillmore. Justices Francis and Schenck participating. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee

Based on the Court’s opinion of this date, the judgment adjudicating guilt of the trial court is AFFIRMED.

Judgment entered this 6th day of June, 2016.

–3– S Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas JUDGMENT

DEMARCUS JERMANE SAMPSON, On Appeal from the Criminal District Court Appellant No. 5, Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. F09-12093-L. No. 05-15-00939-CR V. Opinion delivered by Justice Fillmore. Justices Francis and Schenck participating. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee

Based on the Court’s opinion of this date, the judgment adjudicating guilt of the trial court is AFFIRMED.

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