Ex Parte Spaulding

OPINION

CAMPBELL, Judge.

This is a post-conviction writ of habeas corpus brought pursuant to Art. 11.07, V.A.C.C.P. Applicant complains that his conviction for aggravated sexual abuse is void. Applicant contends that the jury’s assessment of a $10,000.00 fine in addition to a term of years as punishment is unauthorized by law and therefore the verdict is void and any subsequent judgment and sentence based upon the void jury verdict is void. We agree and grant relief.

Applicant was indicted for aggravated sexual abuse. The indictment further alleged two1 prior felony convictions for purposes of…