January 2012 Monthly Opinion

Berry, Marcus Dejuan v. State, COCA Case No. F-2010-547 (January 24, 2012)
(Double Jeopardy/Double Punishment) Convictions for Lewd Molestation and Kidnapping violate Section 11. Kidnapping count reversed and dismissed.

Johnson, James Parnell v. State, COCA Case No. RE-2011-277 (January 10, 2012)
(Fines, Fees & Costs) Under 21 § 142.18(A), VCA must be imposed at sentencing after conviction, plea or agreed to deferment, not after other proceedings. Revocation affirmed, but VCA vacated.

Louie, Myron Emanuel v. State, COCA Case No. C-2011-546 (January 17, 2012)
(Guilty Plea Decisions) Remanded for appointment of conflict-free counsel for motion to withdraw plea hearing.

Taylor, Joshua Dee v. State, COCA Case No. RE-2010-819 (January 30, 2012)
(Revocations/Accelerations) Remanded for new journal entry reflecting revocation rather than newly imposed judgment and sentence.