Moreno v. State

Appellant was convicted of aggravated robbery by a jury and his punishment was assessed by the court at twenty (20) years’ imprisonment.

On appeal appellant, inter alia, contends his court-appointed attorney was not provided with the statutory ten day period to *401prepare for trial. See Article 26.04(b), V.A. C.C.P.

Acknowledging it had found no authority directly on point, the Corpus Christi Court of Appeals reversed “only” because this court has held that on direct appeal the provisions of Article 26.04 are mandatory, that no objection needs to be made at trial, and that no showing of harm is…