Antonio Vodka Richardson v. State ( 2009 )

TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN
NO. 03-09-00431-CR
Antonio Vodka Richardson, Appellant
v.
The State of Texas, Appellee
FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF BELL COUNTY, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NO. 64820, HONORABLE JOE CARROLL, JUDGE PRESIDING
MEMORANDUM OPINION
Appellant Antonio Vodka Richardson pleaded guilty to the offense of possession of
marihuana in an amount over four ounces but less than five pounds. See Tex. Health & Safety Code
Ann. § 481.121 (West Supp. 2008). At the plea hearing, Richardson’s judicial confession was
admitted into evidence. Following a sentencing hearing, the district court assessed punishment at
21 months in state jail.
Richardson’s court-appointed attorney has filed a motion to withdraw supported by
a brief concluding that the appeal is frivolous and without merit. The brief meets the requirements
of Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), by presenting a professional evaluation of the record
demonstrating why there are no arguable grounds to be advanced. See also Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S.
75, 109 S. Ct. 346 (1988); High v. State, 573 S.W.2d 807 (Tex. Crim. App. 1978); Currie v. State,
516 S.W.2d 684 (Tex. Crim. App. 1974); Jackson v. State, 485 S.W.2d 553 (Tex. Crim. App. 1972);
Gainous v. State, 436 S.W.2d 137 (Tex. Crim. App. 1969). Richardson received a copy of counsel’s
brief and was advised of his right to examine the appellate record and to file a pro se brief. No pro se
brief has been filed.
We have reviewed the record and counsel’s brief and agree that the appeal is frivolous
and without merit. We find nothing in the record that might arguably support the appeal. Counsel’s
motion to withdraw is granted.
The judgment of conviction is affirmed.
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Bob Pemberton, Justice
Before Justices Patterson, Puryear and Pemberton
Affirmed
Filed: December 2, 2009
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