Rodela v. State

OPINION

SAM BASS, Justice.

This is an appeal from an aggravated robbery conviction. After finding appellant, Roger Rodela, guilty, the jury assessed punishment at 52 years confinement. Appellant’s complaints on appeal are based on the voluntariness of his written confession to the crime.

We reverse and remand.

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Joseph…