Ex Parte William Charles Denton, Applicant

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals granted the applicant's habeas corpus relief, finding that the double‑jeopardy claim was not clearly barred and that the State had not demonstrated a legitimate interest in preserving the convictions. The majority analyzed the elements and units of aggravated robbery and aggravated assault, applying Blockburger, Hunter, and Ervin frameworks, and concluded that procedural default did not apply. Justice Meyers dissented, arguing that the majority abandoned the harm‑analysis requirement from Parrott. Justice Keller concurred, agreeing with the grant of relief but refusing to join the majority opinion.