Brandon Alexander Blacknall v. The State of Texas Appeal from 291st Judicial District Court of Dallas County (memorandum opinion )
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Affirmed and Opinion Filed March 4, 2016 In The Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas No. 05-15-00412-CR BRANDON ALEXANDER BLACKNALL, Appellant V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee On Appeal from the 291st Judicial District Court Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. F10-23902-U MEMORANDUM OPINION Before Chief Justice Wright and Justices Bridges and Evans Opinion by Justice Bridges Brandon Alexander Blacknall was convicted, following the adjudication of his guilt, of assault involving family violence by impeding the complainant’s breathing. See TEX. PENAL CODE ANN. §§ 22.01(a)(1), (b)(2) (West 2011); TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. §§ 77.021, 71.005 (West 2008 & Supp. 2015). The trial court assessed punishment at eight years’ imprisonment. 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 why, in effect, 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. We advised appellant of his right to file a pro se response, but he did not file a pro se response. 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). We have reviewed the record and counsel’s brief. See Bledsoe v. State, 178 S.W.3d 824, 826–27 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005) (explaining appellate court’s duty in Anders cases). We agree the appeal is frivolous and without merit. We find nothing in the record that might arguably support the appeal. We affirm the trial court’s judgment. /David L. Bridges/ DAVID L. BRIDGES JUSTICE Do Not Publish TEX. R. APP. P. 47 150412F.U05 2 Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas JUDGMENT BRANDON ALEXANDER BLACKNALL, Appellant No. 05-15-00412-CR Appeal from the 291st Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas (Tr.Ct.No. F10-23902-U). Opinion delivered by Justice Bridges, Chief Justice Wright and Justice Evans 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 March 4, 2016. 3
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