Whitsitt v. Ramsay

OPINION

WHITE, Judge.

This is an original application for writ of mandamus by which applicant seeks to have a post-trial order entered by respondent trial judge set aside. This Court has jurisdiction to issue writs of mandamus pursuant to article V, section 5 of the Texas Constitution and article 4.04, section 1, V.A.C.C.P.

A jury convicted applicant in two causes of hindering a secured creditor. In return for a recommended sentence by the State, applicant agreed to waive jury-assessed punishment and his right to appeal. Applicant waived his right to appeal prior to assessment of punishment and…