Wiley v. State

OPINION

SUE WALKER, Justice.

I.Introduction

Appellant Kendrion Lamont Wiley appeals his conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon. A jury found Wiley guilty and assessed his punishment at ten years’ imprisonment. In a single point, he contends that the trial court erred by allowing the State to use a void prior conviction to upgrade his case from a misdemeanor to a felony. We will affirm.

II.Factual and Procedural Background

The facts underlying Wiley’s conviction for possession of a firearm are not in dispute. Between approximately 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. on November 30, 2000, Officer Brad…