Clemons v. State

CARLEY, Presiding Justice.

After conducting a bench trial, the trial court found Appellant Dennis Clemons guilty of the malice murder of Shirley Hunt, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The trial court entered judgments of conviction on its findings of guilt and sentenced Appellant to life imprisonment for murder and to consecutive five-year terms for the weapons charges. Appellant filed an untimely pro se motion for new trial. After an appearance by new counsel and a hearing, that motion was denied. Appellant…