Johnston v. State

THOMAS, Justice.

Jonathan Johnston appeals from a conviction of indecency with a child. In two points of error, he contends that: (1) the trial court was without jurisdiction to proceed with an adjudication of guilt; and (2) the court erred in denying his motion for new trial. We disagree and affirm the trial court’s judgment.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

On February 13, 1986, Johnston entered a plea of nolo contendere to the charge of indecency with a child. The court deferred adjudication and placed Johnston on probation for a period of two years. One of the conditions of probation was that Johnston…