Billy Joe Garza v. State

OPINION

WILLIAM J. BOYCE, Justice.

A jury convicted appellant Billy Joe Garza of aggravated robbery, found an enhancement “true,” and assessed punishment at 85 years’ confinement. In his sole issue on appeal, appellant contends the trial court should not have instructed the jury about the enhancement because the State did not provide timely, adequate notice of its intent to enhance his sentence. We affirm.

Background

Appellant robbed a convenience store employee at gunpoint, and he was indicted in cause number 1291002 for this aggravated robbery. The indictment does not contain an enhancement…