Papillion v. State

OPINION

WALKER, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the felony offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Appellant was assessed eight (8) years’ confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division. The record before us reflects that appellant waived his right to a jury trial and pleaded guilty to the trial with the benefit of a negotiated plea bargain. The transcript contains an instrument entitled “Agreed Punishment Recommendation,” which is signed by appellant, appellant’s trial counsel, and the attorney for the State. The agreement…