Solis v. State

OPINION

TAFT, Justice.

Appellant, Rene Solis, pled guilty to the offenses of aggravated assault and aggravated robbery, without an agreed recommendation of punishment. The trial court entered a deadly weapon finding in each case and sentenced appellant to 20-years and 40-years confinement, respectively. Appellant complains: (1) the sentences were cruel and unusual violating the federal and state constitutions; and (2) the trial court erred in not sua sponte withdrawing appellant’s guilty pleas on the basis that his statements in the PSI indicate his pleas were not knowingly and intelligently…