In the Matter of B.J.

OPINION

LÓPEZ, Justice.

This appeal arises from an adjudication of juvenile delinquency. B.J., a twelve-year-old boy, was charged with eight counts of various sexual offenses which he allegedly committed against his younger sisters. B.J. waived a jury trial and stipulated to the State’s allegations. At his adjudication hearing, B.J. pleaded “true” and the trial judge sentenced B.J. to a determinate sentence of fifteen years in prison after commitment to the Texas Youth Commission.

On appeal, B.J. complains that (1) his plea was involuntary because the trial court failed to admonish him in…