Batiste v. State

OPINION

LAGARDE, Justice.

Andre Reshard Batiste appeals his convictions for aggravated robbery. Appellant pleaded guilty to the charges before a jury. The jury found appellant guilty and assessed punishment in each case at twenty-eight years’ imprisonment. The jury also assessed a $5,000 fine in cause number 05-00-01221-CR.

On appeal, appellant presents two issues. In his first issue, appellant contends the trial court erred by not instructing the jury regarding the burden of proof for extraneous offenses. In his second issue, appellant contends his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance…