Brown v. State

OPINION

ELSA ALCALA, Justice.

Appellant, Kristian Anthony Brown, pleaded not guilty to the offense of aggravated robbery, but was found guilty by a jury, which assessed his punishment at 20 years’ confinement in prison and a $60 fine. In three issues, appellant contends that the trial court erred by not holding a competency hearing sua sponte when evidence adduced at trial indicated appellant might be incompetent to stand trial, in violation of appellant’s rights under state laws and the United States Constitution, and that his trial counsel was ineffective. We affirm.

Background

On the evening…