Buck v. State

OPINION

NUCHIA, Justice.

On July 19, 2000, a jury panel was selected and sworn in this case, and appellant entered a plea of “not guilty.” Before testimony began, appellant reached a plea agreement with the State.

Appellant signed under oath a waiver of constitutional rights, agreement to stipulate, and judicial confession. The document read, in pertinent part:

I am satisfied that the attorney representing me today in court has properly represented me and I have fully discussed this case with him. I intend to enter a plea of guilty and the prosecutor will recommend that my punishment should be…