Jock v. State

GRANT, Justice.

Hubert Acey Jock appeals his jury conviction and the trial court’s determination and assessment of punishment of fifteen years confinement for the offense of aggravated robbery. On appeal Jock contends that the trial court erroneously overruled his motion for new trial based upon newly discovered evidence and that he was denied effective assistance of counsel.

On October 29, 1984, Samuel Gene Boatman, an employee of Domino’s Pizza in Dallas, delivered two pizzas to 2320 Hill-burn Street, Apartment D, in Dallas. He was greeted at the door by a blond white female who turned away…