Summary
This memorandum opinion from the Texas Eleventh Court of Appeals affirms the trial court's judgment convicting Gregory Robert Leal of possession of a controlled substance following a guilty plea and jury sentencing. The court addresses and grants court-appointed counsel's motion to withdraw under Anders v. California, having independently reviewed the record and found no arguable grounds for appeal. Appellant was sentenced to eleven years' imprisonment and a $2,500 fine. The opinion is designated for non-publication.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the appellant’s conviction and sentence are appealable and whether any arguable issues exist on appeal.
Holdings
- The appellate court affirmed the trial‑court judgment and granted counsel’s motion to withdraw because no arguable issues exist on appeal.
Key quotations
“Accordingly, we grant counsel’s motion to withdraw, and we affirm the judgment of the trial court.”
Factual background
Appellant was charged with possession of 51.22 grams of methamphetamine after a warrant‑authorized search of his backpack. He pleaded guilty, and a jury sentenced him to eleven years in prison and a $2,500 fine.
Procedural history
Appellant was indicted for possession of methamphetamine, pleaded guilty, was sentenced to eleven years imprisonment and a $2,500 fine. Counsel filed a motion to withdraw; the appellate court independently reviewed the record, found no arguable issues, granted the motion, and affirmed the trial court judgment.