Stevens v. State

OPINION

HOLMAN, Justice.

Rodger E. Stevens was indicted for the offense of knowingly and intentionally engaging in sexual contact with a female ehild not his spouse and younger than the age of 17 by touching her genitals. Represented by counsel, Stevens negotiated a plea bargain with the State, pleading nolo contendere on record in open court. Adjudication of guilt was deferred and Stevens was placed on probation requiring 3 years of community supervision. Stevens asserts that after he agreed to the plea bargain, the trial court modified its terms without allowing him an opportunity to withdraw…