D'Eric Jovan Branford v. the State of Texas

NO. 12-23-00261-CR IN THE COURT OF APPEALS TWELFTH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT TYLER, TEXAS D'ERIC JOVAN BRANFORD, § APPEAL FROM THE 349TH APPELLANT V. § JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPELLEE § HOUSTON COUNTY, TEXAS MEMORANDUM OPINION D’Eric Jovan Branford appeals his conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. In his sole issue, Appellant argues that the sentence imposed by the trial court amounts to cruel and unusual punishment because it is disproportionate to (1) other sentences for the same offense and (2) the facts and circumstances constituting his offense.…