Jackson, Charles v. State
Opinion
AHI Ri; Opinion issued September 27, 2012.
In The (fourt of Aiith jft1i Jitrict of Laxa at Ja11a No. 05-1 2-00409-CR
ChARLES JACKSON, Appellant
THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appdllee
On Appeal from the 282nd Judicial District Court Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. Fl 0-50808-S
MEMORANDUM OPINION Before Justices Moseley, Fillmore, and Myers Opinion By Justice Fillmore
Charles Jackson waived a jury and pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery with a deadly
weapon, a firearm. See TEx. PENAL CODE ANN. 29.03(a) (West 2011). The trial court assessed
punishment at twenty years’ imprisonment. In two points of error, Jackson contends the trial court
erred by failing to review the presentence investigation report (PSi) and by not allowing him or his
attorney an opportunity to object to the PSI. We affirm the trial court’s judgment. The background
of the case and the evidence admitted at trial are well known to the parties, and we therefore limit
recitation of the facts. We issue this memorandum opinion pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate
Procedure 47.4 because the law to be applied in the case is well settled. Jackson argues there is nothing in the record to show the trial court reviewed the PSI in
ic ielim its scnkncin, dctci mm ttion i Ickson contcnds the rniLi thn c’ idence in the PSI was
“compellln2 and would undoubtedly have attected the sentence imposed.” Jackson also contends
that the trial court did not afford him an opportunity to object to information in the PSI. The State
responds the trial eourt was authorized to assess punishment as it did, and any error with respect to
the PSi was waived.
Jackson did not complain about the trial court not reviewing the PSI or his lack of
opportunity to object to the PSI in his original motion for new trial or his amended motion for new
trial, See Thx. R. App. P.33.1 (a)(i); Gastaneda v..State, 135 S.W.3d 719, 723 (Tex. App.—DalIas
2003, 110 pet. ). In his original motion tbr new trial. Jackson complained the “verdict” was “contrary
to the law and evidence,” In his amended motion for new trial, Jackson requested the trial court
unseal certain juvenile records relating to prior testimony of’ the complainant that could have a
bearing on sentencing. Thus, Jackson has not preserved his complaints for our review.
Moreover, nothing in the record shows the trial court did not review the PSI. The record does
show Jackson’s attorney referenced the PSi during his direct examination of Jackson at tile
punishment hearing, and questioned Jackson about gang affiliation and drug use, which were
subjects addressed in the PSI.
The record does not support Jackson’s complaints. We overrule Jackson’s points of error.
We affirm the trial court’s judgment.
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JUDGMENT CKARLES JACKSON, Appellant Appeal from the 282nd Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas. (Tr.Ct.No. No. O5- I 2OO4O9CR V. Fl O-50808-S). Opinion delivered by Justice Fillmore, THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee Justices Moseley and Myers participating.
Based on the Court’s opinion of this date. the judgment of the trial court is AFFIRMED.
Judgment entered September 27, 2012.
ROBERT M. FILLMORE JUSTICE
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