Derwin Bernard Arline v. The State of Texas

Summary

The Ninth Court of Appeals of Texas at Beaumont reviewed Anders appeals from convictions for indecency with a child by sexual contact and aggravated sexual assault of a child. The court found no arguable grounds for appeal, affirmed the trial court’s judgments, and granted appellate counsel’s Anders-based disposition. The sentences, including concurrent terms of twenty years and life imprisonment, remained in effect.

Holdings

1. The court found no arguable issues supporting an appeal and therefore did not order appointment of new counsel to re-brief the case.
2. The trial court's judgments were affirmed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appellate record contained any arguable grounds for appeal requiring appointment of new counsel and further briefing under Anders v. California.
2. Whether the trial court's judgments should be affirmed after appellate counsel concluded that the appeal was frivolous and the court independently reviewed the record and the pro se response.

Disposition

affirmed