Autry v. State

OPINION

Opinion by:

PHIL HARDBERGER, Chief Justice.

Charles Autry (“Autry") appeals his sentence, arguing that his trial counsel was ineffective.

The State charged Autry with two counts of aggravated robbery. The State alleged that Autry, wielding a gun, robbed a Circle K. The jury agreed, finding him guilty of both counts. During the punishment phase, the State introduced evidence of extraneous offenses. The jury sentenced him to eighty years of confinement on each count.

We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Discussion

1. Standard of Review

The constitutional right to counsel means the right to…