Raymon Steffani Lawrence v. The State of Texas Appeal from 291st Judicial District Court of Dallas County (memorandum opinion)

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AFFIRMED and Opinion Filed February 1, 2019 S In The Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas No. 05-17-01177-CR No. 05-17-01178-CR RAYMON STEFFANI LAWRENCE, Appellant V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee On Appeal from the 291st Judicial District Court Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause Nos. F16-20873-U, F17-00600-U MEMORANDUM OPINION Before Justices Bridges, Brown, and Whitehill Opinion by Justice Bridges Appellant Raymon Steffani Lawrence pleaded guilty before a jury to two offenses of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, a firearm. After finding appellant guilty, the jury assessed punishment at thirty-five years’ imprisonment in each case. On appeal, appellant’s attorney filed briefs in which he concludes these appeals are wholly frivolous and without merit. The briefs meet the requirements of Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). The briefs 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, 812 (Tex. Crim. App. [Panel Op.] 1978) (determining whether brief meets requirements of Anders). Counsel delivered a copy of the briefs 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) (noting appellant has right to file pro se response to Anders brief filed by counsel). We have reviewed the record and counsel’s briefs. 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 appeals are frivolous and without merit. We find nothing in the record that might arguably support these appeals. We affirm the trial court’s judgments. Do Not Publish TEX. R. APP. P. 47 171177F.U05 /David L. Bridges/ DAVID L. BRIDGES JUSTICE –2– S Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas JUDGMENT RAYMON STEFFANI LAWRENCE, Appellant No. 05-17-01177-CR On Appeal from the 291st Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. F16-20873-U. Opinion delivered by Justice Bridges. Justices Brown and Whitehill participating. V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee Based on the Court’s opinion of this date, the judgment of the trial court is AFFIRMED. Judgment entered February 1, 2019. –3– S Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas JUDGMENT RAYMON STEFFANI LAWRENCE, Appellant No. 05-17-01178-CR On Appeal from the 291st Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. F17-00600-U. Opinion delivered by Justice Bridges. Justices Brown and Whitehill participating. V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee Based on the Court’s opinion of this date, the judgment of the trial court is AFFIRMED. Judgment entered February 1, 2019. –4–

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