Fontnette v. State

OPINION

RONALD L. WALKER, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the felony offense of Aggravated Sexual Assault. The trial court assessed punishment at confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice — Institutional Division for a term of twenty-two years. Appellate counsel raises two issues for our consideration, viz: (1) “Appellant’s plea of guilty was involuntary”; and (2) “Appellant was denied the effective assistance of counsel.” We will affirm.

The record reflects that the cause was set for trial, voir dire conducted, and a jury selected. Apparently being…