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Anthony Lamar Harvey v. State
367 S.W.3d 513
Tex. App.
2012
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Background

  • 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)
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Case Details

Case Name: Anthony Lamar Harvey v. State
Court Name: Court of Appeals of Texas
Date Published: May 2, 2012
Citation: 367 S.W.3d 513
Docket Number: 06-12-00006-CR
Court Abbreviation: Tex. App.