Fontenot v. State

OPINION

CAYCE, Chief Justice.

Kevin Lane Fontenot appeals his conviction for assault. Fontenot pled nolo conten-dere pursuant to a plea bargain agreement. Following the plea, the trial court assessed punishment of 90 days in the county jañ plus a fine of $100, probated for 12 months, in accordance with the State’s recommendation. Fontenot then retained counsel and filed a motion for new trial. After a hearing on the motion in which evidence was heard, the motion was overruled by operation of law. Fontenot contends that the trial court erred in overruling the motion for new trial for two…