Anthony David McWilliams v. the State of Texas

Summary

The Thirteenth Court of Appeals of Texas affirmed the revocation of Anthony David McWilliams’s deferred-adjudication community supervision, adjudication of guilt, and nine-year prison sentence for possession of methamphetamine. The court conducted an independent Anders review, found no arguable grounds for appeal, and granted appointed counsel’s motion to withdraw.

Holdings

1. After reviewing the record and counsel's Anders brief, the court found nothing that would arguably support an appeal and therefore affirmed the trial court's judgment.
2. The Anders brief complied with applicable requirements, and the court granted counsel's motion to withdraw.

Questions Presented

1. Whether independent review of the record under Anders disclosed any arguable ground for reversible error.
2. Whether appointed appellate counsel should be permitted to withdraw after filing an Anders brief that complied with applicable requirements.

Disposition

affirmed