ROBERTSON v. STATE

Nos. 14-12-00492-CR, 14-12-00493-CR.

397 S.W.3d 774 (2013)

Julin ROBERTSON, Appellant v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Houston (14th Dist.).

March 5, 2013.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nicolas R. Hughes , Houston, for Appellant.

Clinton Morgan , Houston, for State.

Panel consists of Justices CHRISTOPHER, JAMISON, and McCALLY.


OPINION

MARTHA HILL JAMISON, Justice.

Appellant Julin Robertson appeals his sentences for two counts of aggravated robbery on the ground that the sentences are grossly disproportionate to the crimes in violation of the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution. We affirm.

Background

On June 30, 2011, Kristian Lavergne stole a car. He picked up appellant, and they drove to a convenience store. Appellant exited the vehicle...

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