Holloway, Jonathan Demont v. State
05-11-01602-CR
Tex. App.Oct 31, 2012Background
- Holloway pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery in 2006, received deferred adjudication, four years’ community supervision, and a $1,000 fine.
- In 2009, the State moved to adjudicate guilt in the aggravated robbery case for supervision violations, and the court continued supervision with new conditions (60 days in jail, treatment, random urinalysis).
- In 2009, the State filed a second motion to adjudicate guilt in the assault involving family violence (and unpaid fees), Holloway pleaded guilty to the assault in 2010, with deferred adjudication and a four-year supervision term, plus a $500 fine, and the aggravated robbery supervision was extended by two years.
- On December 28, 2010, the State moved to adjudicate guilt in both cases, alleging THC positives and failure to report to his probation officer.
- The October 11, 2011 hearing proceeded; Holloway admitted true to THC positives and failure to report after acknowledging rights and waiving them, and indicated he would abide by conditions if continued on supervision.
- The trial court granted the motions, adjudicated Holloway guilty on both offenses, and sentenced six years’ imprisonment on each offense.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preservation of due process claim | Holloway argues lack of timely notice violated due process | State contends preservation requirements were not met for appellate review | Claim not preserved; affirmed |
Key Cases Cited
- Pena v. State, 285 S.W.3d 459 (Tex. Crim. App. 2009) (preservation requires timely, specific objections)
- Lankston v. State, 827 S.W.2d 907 (Tex. Crim. App. 1992) (clear, specific request needed for review)
- Fuller v. State, 253 S.W.3d 220 (Tex. Crim. App. 2008) (almost all error may be forfeited without objection)
- Curry v. State, 910 S.W.2d 490 (Tex. Crim. App. 1995) (objection and adverse ruling required to preserve error)
- Wilson v. State, 311 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. Crim. App. 2010) (per curiam; preserved error standard reiterated)
