Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, 2012

Jackson, Charles v. State

Jackson, Charles v. State
Court of Civil Appeals of Texas · Decided September 27, 2012

Jackson, Charles v. State

Opinion

AHI Ri; Opinion issued September 27, 2012.

In The (fourt of Aiith jft1i Jitrict of Laxa at Ja11a No. 05-1 2-00409-CR

ChARLES JACKSON, Appellant

THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appdllee

On Appeal from the 282nd Judicial District Court Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. Fl 0-50808-S

MEMORANDUM OPINION Before Justices Moseley, Fillmore, and Myers Opinion By Justice Fillmore Charles Jackson waived a jury and pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, a firearm. See TEx. PENAL CODE ANN. 29.03(a) (West 2011). The trial court assessed punishment at twenty years’ imprisonment. In two points of error, Jackson contends the trial court erred by failing to review the presentence investigation report (PSi) and by not allowing him or his attorney an opportunity to object to the PSI. We affirm the trial court’s judgment. The background of the case and the evidence admitted at trial are well known to the parties, and we therefore limit recitation of the facts. We issue this memorandum opinion pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 47.4 because the law to be applied in the case is well settled.

Jackson argues there is nothing in the record to show the trial court reviewed the PSI in ic ielim its scnkncin, dctci mm ttion i Ickson contcnds the rniLi thn c’ idence in the PSI was “compellln2 and would undoubtedly have attected the sentence imposed.” Jackson also contends that the trial court did not afford him an opportunity to object to information in the PSI. The State responds the trial eourt was authorized to assess punishment as it did, and any error with respect to the PSi was waived.

Jackson did not complain about the trial court not reviewing the PSI or his lack of opportunity to object to the PSI in his original motion for new trial or his amended motion for new trial, See Thx. R. App. P.33.1 (a)(i); Gastaneda v..State, 135 S.W.3d 719, 723 (Tex. App.—DalIas 2003, 110 pet. ). In his original motion tbr new trial. Jackson complained the “verdict” was “contrary to the law and evidence,” In his amended motion for new trial, Jackson requested the trial court unseal certain juvenile records relating to prior testimony of’ the complainant that could have a bearing on sentencing. Thus, Jackson has not preserved his complaints for our review.

Moreover, nothing in the record shows the trial court did not review the PSI. The record does show Jackson’s attorney referenced the PSi during his direct examination of Jackson at tile punishment hearing, and questioned Jackson about gang affiliation and drug use, which were subjects addressed in the PSI.

The record does not support Jackson’s complaints. We overrule Jackson’s points of error.

We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

ROBERT M. FILLMORE JUSTiCE Do Not Publish TEx. R. App. P. 47 20409F.U05 Q!nitrt nf Appii1i .fi1t1i Dhtrirt tif rxai at JaI1a JUDGMENT CKARLES JACKSON, Appellant Appeal from the 282nd Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas. (Tr.Ct.No. No. O5- I 2OO4O9CR V. Fl O-50808-S).

Opinion delivered by Justice Fillmore, THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee Justices Moseley and Myers participating.

Based on the Court’s opinion of this date. the judgment of the trial court is AFFIRMED.

Judgment entered September 27, 2012.

ROBERT M. FILLMORE JUSTICE

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