John Alva v. State

AFFIRMED; Opinion Filed February 27, 2014.
In The
Court of Appeals
Fifth District of Texas at Dallas
No. 05-13-01049-CR
JOHN ALCANTAR ALVA, Appellant
V.
THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee
On Appeal from the Criminal District Court No. 2
Dallas County, Texas
Trial Court Cause No. F11-31394-I
MEMORANDUM OPINION
Before Justices Lang-Miers, Myers, and Lewis
Opinion by Justice Myers
John Alcantar Alva appeals following the adjudication of his guilt for aggravated assault
with a deadly weapon. See TEX. PENAL CODE ANN. § 22.02(a) (West 2011). The trial court
assessed punishment at ten years’ imprisonment. On appeal, appellant’s attorney filed a brief in
which he concludes the appeal is wholly frivolous and without merit. The brief meets the
requirements of Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). The brief presents a professional
evaluation of the record showing why, in effect, there are no arguable grounds to advance. See
High v. State, 573 S.W.2d 807, 811 (Tex. Crim. App. [Panel Op.] 1978). Counsel delivered a
copy of the brief to appellant.
Appellant filed a pro se response raising several issues After reviewing counsel’s brief,
appellant’s pro se response, and the record, we agree the appeal is frivolous and without merit.
See Bledsoe v. State, 178 S.W.3d 824, 827 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005) (explaining appellate court’s
duty in Anders cases). We find nothing in the record that might arguably support the appeal.
We affirm the trial court’s judgment.
/ Lana Myers/
LANA MYERS
JUSTICE
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JUDGMENT
JOHN ALCANTAR ALVA, Appellant Appeal from the Criminal District Court
No. 2 of Dallas County, Texas (Tr.Ct.No.
No. 05-13-01049-CR V. F11-31394-I).
Opinion delivered by Justice Myers,
THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee Justices Lang-Miers and Lewis
participating.
Based on the Court’s opinion of this date, the trial court’s judgment is AFFIRMED.
Judgment entered February 27, 2014.
/ Lana Myers/
LANA MYERS
JUSTICE
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