Michael Steven Sickler v. the State of Texas

Summary

The Sixth Court of Appeals of Texas at Texarkana affirmed Michael Steven Sickler’s twenty-year prison sentence following his open guilty plea to sexual assault of a child. In an Anders appeal, the court independently reviewed the record, found no reversible error, and granted appointed counsel’s motion to withdraw.

Holdings

1. After independently reviewing the entire appellate record, the court determined that no reversible error existed and affirmed the trial court's judgment.
2. The court granted appellate counsel's motion to withdraw because the case presented no reversible error and counsel had complied with Anders requirements.

Questions Presented

1. Whether independent review of the record in this Anders appeal revealed any reversible error.
2. Whether appellate counsel should be permitted to withdraw after filing an Anders brief.

Disposition

affirmed