Brian O'Neal Richardson v. State

Opinion issued June 30, 2011

In The

Court of Appeals

For The

First District of Texas

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NO. 01-10-00200-CR

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BRIAN O’NEAL RICHARDSON, Appellant

V

THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee

On Appeal from the 122nd District Court

Galveston County, Texas

Trial Court Case No. 08CR1120

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Without a sentencing recommendation from the State, appellant, Brian O’Neal Richardson, pleaded guilty to the offense of murder.[1] Appellant elected to have the trial court assess punishment. After hearing evidence relevant to sentencing, the trial court assessed punishment at 41 years in prison. On…