Jack Blaine Glass v. State
09-15-00082-CR
| Tex. App. | Nov 12, 2015Background
- Glass pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery under a plea agreement.
- The trial court deferred adjudication, placed Glass on community supervision for ten years, and assessed a $2,000 fine.
- The State filed a motion to revoke Glass's community supervision.
- At the revocation hearing, Glass pleaded true to some violations and the court found additional violations.
- The court revoked supervision, adjudicated Glass guilty, and sentenced him to twenty years in prison.
- Glass timely appealed.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the appeal presents any arguable grounds for relief. | Glass (appellant) argues potential issues exist. | State argues no arguable issues exist; appeal is frivolous. | The appeal is wholly frivolous; no reversible error. |
Key Cases Cited
- Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (Supreme Court 1967) (counsel may conclude appeal frivolous without merits briefing)
- High v. State, 573 S.W.2d 807 (Tex. Crim. App. 1978) (procedural framework for Anders-like review in Texas)
- Bledsoe v. State, 178 S.W.3d 824 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005) (cannot address merits of Anders brief; may affirm if no reversible error)
- Stafford v. State, 813 S.W.2d 503 (Tex. Crim. App. 1991) (competent to decide whether new counsel should be appointed)