Schneider v. State

OPINION

TERRIE LIVINGSTON, Justice.

Introduction

In this case we consider whether appellant Scott Paul Schneider waived his right to appeal. Because we conclude that appellant did in fact voluntarily and knowingly waive this right, we affirm the trial court’s judgment. We therefore do not address appellant’s eight points alleging various instances of reversible error.

Factual Background

At trial, a jury found appellant guilty of aggravated assault. Before the punishment phase of the trial began, appellant entered into a plea agreement in which he waived both his right to have the jury set…