Cynthia Dominguez v. State

OPINION

YVONNE T. RODRIGUEZ, Justice

Appellant Cynthia Dominguez appeals her conviction for intoxication manslaughter. In five issues, Appellant challenges the voluntariness of her guilty plea, contends the trial court abused its discretion by failing to informally inquire about Appellant’s competency, to order a competency evaluation, and to hold a competency hearing, and additionally asserts the trial court erred when it submitted a punishment charge instruction to the jury regarding “good time.” We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

After imbibing alcoholic drinks at a bar…