Pifer v. State

OPINION

OLIVER-PARROTT, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a robbery conviction. After a plea of guilty, the trial judge assessed punishment at eight years. We abate and remand for an evidentiary hearing.

Background

Appellant was initially charged with aggravated robbery. On May 21, 1992, the State reduced the charge to robbery and appellant entered a plea of guilty with the agreed recommendation at eight years. On June 1, 1992, the trial judge sentenced appellant in accordance with the agreed recommendation. On July 1, 1992, appellant filed a motion for new trial. On August 26, 1992, after a…