Jones v. State

MEMORANDUM OPINION ON PETITION FOR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW

BILL VANCE, Justice.

As authorized by Rule 50 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure, we issue this modi- fled opinion within 30 days after Appellant filed a Petition for Discretionary Review. Tex.R.App. P. 50.

Introduction

Appellant David Jones, Jr. directly appeals his felony conviction for attempted burglary of a habitation (habitually enhanced). Punishment was assessed by the jury at 70 years in the Texas Department of Corrections.

In three issues, Jones alleges that his trial attorney rendered ineffective assistance of counsel by (1)…