Hayes v. State

OPINION

Sherry Radack, Chief Justice

Appellant, Emanuel Hayes, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery of an individual over sixty-five years of age or disabled, and, after a presentence investigation [“PSI”], the trial court found appellant guilty and assessed punishment at 16 years’ confinement. In single point of error, appellant contends the trial court erred because it heard a day of appellant’s punishment proceedings without appellant being present. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

The Offense

On November 6, 2013, six young people—appellant, Darion Amos, “Marcus,” “Zae,” and two girls—knocked on the door…