Demarcus Jermane Sampson v. State

AFFIRM; and Opinion Filed June 6, 2016.

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Court of Appeals

Fifth District of Texas at Dallas

No. 05-15-00938-CR No. 05-15-00939-CR

DEMARCUS JERMANE SAMPSON, Appellant

V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee

On Appeal from the Criminal District Court No. 5 Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause Nos. F09-12092-L, F09-12093-L

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Before Justices Francis, Fillmore, and Schenck Opinion by Justice Fillmore

Demarcus Jermane Sampson appeals his convictions, following the adjudication of his guilt, for engaging in organized criminal activity. The trial court assessed punishment at twenty- five years’ imprisonment in each case. On appeal, Sampson’s attorney filed a brief in which he concludes the appeals are 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, 811–12 (Tex. Crim. App. [Panel Op.] 1978). Counsel delivered a copy of the brief to Sampson. We advised Sampson of his right to file a pro se response, but he did not file a pro se response. See Kelly v. State, 436 S.W.3d 313, 319–21 (Tex. Crim. App. 2014) (identifying duties of appellate courts and counsel in Anders cases).

We have reviewed the record and counsel’s brief. See Bledsoe v. State, 178 S.W.3d 824, 826–27 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005) (explaining appellate court’s duty in Anders cases). We agree the appeals are frivolous and without merit. We find nothing in the record that might arguably support the appeals.

We affirm the trial court’s judgments adjudicating guilt.

/Robert M. Fillmore/ ROBERT M. FILLMORE JUSTICE

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Court of Appeals

Fifth District of Texas at Dallas

JUDGMENT

DEMARCUS JERMANE SAMPSON, On Appeal from the Criminal District Court Appellant No. 5, Dallas County, Texas

Trial Court Cause No. F09-12092-L. No. 05-15-00938-CR V. Opinion delivered by Justice Fillmore.

Justices Francis and Schenck participating. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee

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

Judgment entered this 6th day of June, 2016.

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Court of Appeals

Fifth District of Texas at Dallas

JUDGMENT

DEMARCUS JERMANE SAMPSON, On Appeal from the Criminal District Court Appellant No. 5, Dallas County, Texas

Trial Court Cause No. F09-12093-L. No. 05-15-00939-CR V. Opinion delivered by Justice Fillmore.

Justices Francis and Schenck participating. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee

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

Judgment entered this 6th day of June, 2016.