Owens v. State

OPINION

THOMAS, Justice.

James David Owens appeals his conviction for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. In a single point of error, Owens contends that the trial court abused its discretion when it denied him a hearing on his motion for new trial. Because we find that Owens waived an evidentiary hearing, we overrule his point of error. Accordingly, we affirm the trial court’s judgment.

BACKGROUND

The State charged Owens with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, enhanced with one prior conviction. Owens waived a jury trial and entered a guilty plea. The trial court found Owens guilty and…