Melvin Lee Vaughn v. The State of Texas Appeal from 283rd Judicial District Court of Dallas County (memorandum opinion )
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Affirmed and Opinion Filed November 25, 2015 In The Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas No. 05-15-00049-CR MELVIN LEE VAUGHN, Appellant V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee On Appeal from the 283rd Judicial District Court Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. F13-60500-T MEMORANDUM OPINION Before Justices Francis, Evans, and Stoddart Opinion by Justice Francis A jury convicted Melvin Lee Vaughn of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The trial court assessed punishment, enhanced by a prior felony conviction, at twenty-five years in prison. On appeal, appellant’s attorney filed a brief in which she concludes the appeal is wholly frivolous and without merit. The brief meets the requirements of Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). The brief presents a professional evaluation of the record showing there are no arguable grounds to advance. See High v. State, 573 S.W.2d 807, 811–12 (Tex. Crim. App. [Panel Op.] 1978). Counsel delivered a copy of the brief to appellant. See Kelly v. State, 436 S.W.3d 313, 319–21 (Tex. Crim. App. 2014) (identifying duties of appellate courts and counsel in Anders cases). Appellant filed a pro se response raising one issue. After reviewing counsel’s brief, appellant’s pro se response, and the record, we agree the appeal is frivolous and without merit. See Bledsoe v. State, 178 S.W.3d 824, 826–27 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005) (explaining appellate court’s duty in Anders cases). We find nothing in the record that might arguably support the appeal. We affirm the trial court’s judgment. Do Not Publish TEX. R. APP. P. 47 150049F.U05 /Molly Francis/ MOLLY FRANCIS JUSTICE 2 Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas JUDGMENT MELVIN LEE VAUGHN, Appellant No. 05-15-00049-CR Appeal from the 283rd Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas (Tr.Ct.No. F13-60500-T). Opinion delivered by Justice Francis, Justices Evans and Stoddart participating. V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee Based on the Court’s opinion of this date, the trial court’s judgment is AFFIRMED. Judgment entered November 25, 2015. 3
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