Michael Hays v. State
Michael Hays v. State
Opinion
Appellant pleaded guilty to an information accusing him of driving while intoxicated, felony offense. Tex. Penal Code Ann. §§ 49.04(a), 49.09(b) (West Supp. 1998). The district court adjudged him guilty and, pursuant to a plea bargain agreement, assessed punishment at imprisonment for six years.
Appellant's court-appointed attorney filed 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 (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). A copy of counsel's brief was delivered to appellant, and appellant 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. Further, we find nothing in the record that might arguably support the appeal.
The judgment of conviction is affirmed.
Before Chief Justice Yeakel, Justices Aboussie and Jones
Affirmed
Filed: June 4, 1998
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