Brooks v. State

OPINION

RICHARDS, Justice.

Introduction

Appellant William Ralph Brooks was convicted by a jury of indecency with a child by contact. The jury assessed appellant’s punishment at 14 years’ confinement and a $5,000 fine. Appellant argues in two points (1) that the trial court erred in *40admitting his confession and (2) that his trial counsel was ineffective at punishment. Because we conclude that the trial court properly admitted appellant’s confession and that appellant’s trial counsel was not ineffective, we affirm the conviction.

Summary of Relevant Facts

On the evening of February 12, 1995,…