Prince v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This appeal is from a conviction for the offense of attempted robbery by assault. Punishment was assessed by a jury at ten years.

In light of our disposition of this case, a statement of the facts is not necessary.

Appellant contends he was denied effective assistance of counsel in violation of Article 26.04, Vernon’s Ann.C.C.P., and Amendments VI and XIV of the United States Constitution.

Appellant and one Richard Sapp were jointly indicted and tried. Although Attorney Tim Banner was retained by both appellant and Sapp some time prior to trial, Attorney Melvyn Bruder was…