What does this decision mean?

The appellate court dismissed the appeal because the defendant and his lawyer jointly asked the court to dismiss it under the appellate rules; the court did not rule on the underlying conviction or other substantive issues.

Who is affected by this dismissal?

The appellant, Chadwick Edward Lambert, is directly affected because his appeal is dismissed; the State is unaffected except that the conviction remains undisturbed by this court.

Generally, the dismissal ends this appeal, and any further challenge would require a timely motion for rehearing or filing in a higher court if allowed, subject to applicable deadlines and rules.

Can this dismissal be appealed further?

Options are limited; a party may seek relief only if there are grounds such as procedural defects in the dismissal, but pursuing further review would require consulting appellate counsel about deadlines and possible avenues like a petition for discretionary review to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Chadwick Edward Lambert v. the State of Texas

Docket 03-26-00231-CR

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Criminal AppealDismissed

Filed: Apr 14, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Jurisdiction: Texas
Court: Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)
Type: Lead Opinion
Case type: Criminal Appeal
Disposition: Dismissed
Docket: 03-26-00231-CR

Appeal from a criminal conviction in the 512th District Court of Williamson County, dismissed on the appellant's motion under the appellate rules.

Summary

The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, granted appellant Chadwick Edward Lambert’s joint motion to dismiss his criminal appeal. The motion was signed by Lambert and his appellate counsel and cited Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.2(a). Because the motion complied with the rule, the court dismissed the appeal without reaching the merits. The decision is a brief memorandum opinion filed April 14, 2026, and the dismissal was entered on appellant’s motion.

Issue Decided

Whether an appeal should be dismissed when the appellant and his attorney file a joint motion to dismiss under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.2(a).

Court's Reasoning

The court relied on the procedural rule authorizing dismissal when an appellant, with counsel, files a signed motion to dismiss. Because Lambert and his attorney signed the motion and filed it properly, the court had no need to address substantive issues and dismissed the appeal pursuant to the rule. The procedural compliance with the rule was dispositive.

Authorities Cited

Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.2(a)

Parties

Appellant: Chadwick Edward Lambert
Appellee: The State of Texas
Judge: Rick J. Kennon
Judge: Karin Crump

Key Dates

Opinion filed: 2026-04-14

What You Should Do Next

1
Consult appellate counsel
If you want to explore further review or believe the dismissal was improper, discuss potential options and deadlines with an attorney experienced in Texas criminal appeals.
2
Consider filing for rehearing or further review
If there are grounds, your attorney can advise whether to file a motion for rehearing in this court or a petition for discretionary review to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and will track any applicable deadlines.
3
Review case status in trial court
Confirm with counsel or the trial court clerk whether the underlying judgment and any sentence remain in effect and whether any post-conviction motions should be pursued.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this decision mean?: The appellate court dismissed the appeal because the defendant and his lawyer jointly asked the court to dismiss it under the appellate rules; the court did not rule on the underlying conviction or other substantive issues.
Who is affected by this dismissal?: The appellant, Chadwick Edward Lambert, is directly affected because his appeal is dismissed; the State is unaffected except that the conviction remains undisturbed by this court.
What happens next?: Generally, the dismissal ends this appeal, and any further challenge would require a timely motion for rehearing or filing in a higher court if allowed, subject to applicable deadlines and rules.
Can this dismissal be appealed further?: Options are limited; a party may seek relief only if there are grounds such as procedural defects in the dismissal, but pursuing further review would require consulting appellate counsel about deadlines and possible avenues like a petition for discretionary review to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

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Full Filing Text

TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN


                                    NO. 03-26-00231-CR


                           Chadwick Edward Lambert, Appellant

                                               v.

                                 The State of Texas, Appellee


            FROM THE 512TH DISTRICT COURT OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
       NO. 24-1696-K368, THE HONORABLE RICK J. KENNON, JUDGE PRESIDING



                           MEMORANDUM OPINION


              Appellant Chadwick Edward Lambert has filed a motion to dismiss his appeal.

The motion is signed by both appellant and his attorney. See Tex. R. App. P. 42.2(a). We grant

the motion and dismiss the appeal. See id.



                                             __________________________________________
                                             Karin Crump, Justice

Before Chief Justice Byrne, Justices Theofanis and Crump

Dismissed on Appellant’s Motion

Filed: April 14, 2026

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