Romero v. State

OPINION

BURGESS, Justice.

Sidney James Romero was indicted for Aggravated Assault. On July 2,1985, jury selection began and shortly after, appellant announced he wished to waive trial by jury. The trial judge interrogated appellant about his waiver and then released the jury panel. Thereafter, appellant plead “Not Guilty” to the court. After hearing evidence the court found appellant guilty. The court conducted the punishment phase immediately and neither side produced any evidence. The court then sentenced appellant to two years in the Texas Department of Corrections, probated for five years.…