Anthony Lamar Harvey v. State
367 S.W.3d 513
Tex. App.2012Background
- Harvey pled guilty twice to the same aggravated robbery charge in open pleas.
- After the first plea, the court recessed to obtain a presentence report; the State later notified intent to enhance punishment.
- The State reminded the court of the enhancement after the initial admonishments.
- Harvey received a second admonishment and entered a second guilty plea.
- The trial court did not accept the first plea; jeopardy attached only when a plea is accepted.
- Court holds Ortiz governs, finding jeopardy attaches on acceptance of a plea, not merely upon the first adjudication; first plea never accepted, so no double jeopardy violation.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the second plea violated double jeopardy | Harvey argues the second plea constitutes successive punishment for the same offense | State contends jeopardy attached only when the first plea was accepted | Second plea does not violate double jeopardy; first plea not accepted, so no jeopardy |
Key Cases Cited
- Ortiz v. State, 933 S.W.2d 102 (Tex. Crim. App. 1996) (jeopardy attaches when the court accepts the plea)
- Arizona v. Washington, 434 U.S. 497 (Supreme Court 1977) (jeopardy protects a defendant's right to trial before a tribunal)
- Ex parte Fierro, 79 S.W.3d 54 (Tex. Crim. App. 2002) (double jeopardy considerations in plea-related contexts)
- Brown v. Ohio, 432 U.S. 161 (Supreme Court 1977) (double jeopardy includes multiple punishments)
- Lewis v. State, 219 S.W.3d 335 (Tex. Crim. App. 2007) (double jeopardy consequences in plea proceedings)
- Scholtes v. State, 691 S.W.2d 84 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1985) (jeopardy requires prior jeopardy when accused placed in jeopardy)
