Garcia v. State

OPINION

In conjunction with a plea bargain agreement, appellant pleaded guilty to the offense of indecency with a child. On February 8, 2000, the trial court deferred a finding of guilt and placed appellant on deferred adjudication probation for five years. On March 7, 2000, appellant’s retained counsel filed a motion for new trial. On March 27, 2000, the trial court denied a hearing on appellant’s motion for new trial by written order. On April 17, 2000, appellant filed a notice of appeal.

On September 27, 2000, the State filed a motion to dismiss the appeal arguing that this Court is without…