Chandler Keith Rodgers v. The State of Texas

Summary

The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, reviewed an Anders appeal from Chandler Keith Rodgers’s conviction for possessing more than 400 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. The court granted appointed counsel’s motion to withdraw, concluded that the appeal was frivolous and without merit, and affirmed the judgment of conviction imposing a seventy-year prison sentence.

Holdings

1. Appointed appellate counsel satisfied Anders because counsel provided a professional evaluation of the record, demonstrated that there were no arguable grounds for appeal, and informed Rodgers of his rights regarding the record, a pro se brief, and discretionary review.
2. After independently reviewing the record and considering both counsel's Anders brief and Rodgers's pro se brief, the court found no issue that might arguably support the appeal and held that the appeal was frivolous and without merit.

Questions Presented

1. Whether appointed appellate counsel satisfied the requirements of Anders v. California by professionally evaluating the record and demonstrating that no arguable grounds supported the appeal.
2. Whether the appellate record, including Rodgers's pro se brief, contained any nonfrivolous or arguable basis for reversal of the conviction.

Disposition

affirmed