Ex Parte Beiersdorf

It is petitioner’s contention that the court improperly admonished him in accordance with Article 26.13, Vernon’s Ann.C.C.P., in effect at the time he entered guilty pleas to two murder charges on January 10, 1972.1 I agree.

Here is all the record reflects in the way of admonishment in the two cases:

“THE COURT: Herman, you have heard the reading of the indictment. What is your plea?

“THE DEFENDANT: Guilty.

“THE COURT: You understand upon your plea of guilty the Court would have to find you guilty and assess your penalty at some term in the State Department of Corrections not to exceed life, you…