Walker v. State

OPINION

REX D. DAVIS, Chief Justice.

James Tyrone Walker pleaded guilty to credit card abuse. Pursuant to a plea bargain, the court sentenced him to ten years’ imprisonment. Walker timely filed a pro se notice of appeal.

The trial court’s certification regarding Walker’s right of appeal states, “[T]he defendant has waived the right of appeal.” Rule of Appellate Procedure 25.2(d) provides in pertinent part, “The appeal must be dismissed if a certification that shows the defendant has the right of appeal has not been made a part of the record under these rules.” Tex.R.App. P. 25.2(d).

The trial…