Matthew Riddle v. the State of Texas

Summary

The Sixth Court of Appeals of Texas at Texarkana affirmed Matthew Riddle’s conviction for child grooming and the sentence of ten years’ imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. The court overruled his constitutional challenge to Texas Penal Code Section 15.032 as inadequately briefed, consistent with its reasoning in a companion appeal.

Holdings

1. Riddle's constitutional challenge was inadequately briefed and therefore was overruled.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Riddle adequately briefed his constitutional challenge asserting that Texas Penal Code section 15.032 violated the First Amendment and was vague and overbroad.

Disposition

affirmed