Monreal v. State

OPINION

in which KELLER, P.J., and MEYERS, PRICE, WOMACK, KEASLER, HERVEY, and COCHRAN, JJ., joined.

This case presents the question of whether a valid, non-negotiated waiver of appeal prevents a defendant from appealing any issue without the consent of the trial court. We hold that it does.

Alfredo Monreal Jr. pled guilty, without a plea bargain, to the charge of aggravated robbery. A jury assessed his punishment at eighteen years confinement. On January 5, 2001, the trial court rendered judgment in accordance with the jury’s verdict. On January 12, 2001, in open court, Mon-real, for reasons…