Hall v. State

OPINION

ELLIS, Justice.

Appellant, Timothy Clyde Hall, appeals his judgment of conviction for the misdemeanor offense of attempted theft. Appellant waived his right to a jury trial and pled “nolo contendere” to the court. Because there was no agreed recommendation as to appellant’s punishment, the trial court held a punishment hearing. After this hearing, the court assessed punishment at ninety (90) days confinement in the Harris County Jail and assessed a $1,500 fine. We affirm.

In his sole point of error, appellant claims that he was denied effective assistance of counsel at the punishment…