Pryor v. State

OPINION

VAIDIK, Judge.

Case Summary

Larry Pryor appeals his adjudication as a habitual offender. He was found to be a habitual offender after being found guilty of burglary, theft, and possession of paraphernalia. Before trial, Pryor waived his jury trial rights and requested a bench trial. The trial court advised Pryor of his right to a jury trial in the “case” but did not provide an explicit advisement of his rights during the habitual offender phase. Pryor argues that his advisement was deficient and his waiver invalid. We conclude that the trial court’s advisement contemplated all stages of…