Whencise Surlin v. The State of Texas

Summary

The First Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed Whencise Surlin’s appeal from a conviction for evading arrest or detention with a motor vehicle. Applying Anders v. California, the court independently reviewed the record, found no reversible error or arguable grounds for review, affirmed the trial court’s judgment, and granted appointed counsel’s motion to withdraw. The court also directed counsel to notify Surlin of the result and the possibility of seeking discretionary review.

Holdings

1. After independently reviewing the entire record, the court concluded that no reversible error existed, there were no arguable grounds for review, and the appeal was frivolous.
2. The court granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw after determining that the appeal was frivolous and required counsel to send Surlin the required notice of the result and discretionary-review rights.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the record contained reversible error or any arguable grounds for review under the Anders procedure.
2. Whether appointed appellate counsel's motion to withdraw should be granted.

Disposition

affirmed