Lloyd v. State

• OPINION

KENNEDY, Justice.

On January 16, 1984 appellant entered a plea of guilty for failing to stop and render aid under TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 6701d § 38 (Vernon 1977). Punishment was assessed by the trial court at three years’ imprisonment, probated, and a fine of $1000.00. Appellant seeks to appeal from a denial of his Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Appellant contends that he entered the plea of guilty only because his trial attorney assured him that he would be able to continue his employment as an interstate truck driver even after such a conviction. However, shortly after pleading guilty,…