Stephens v. State

Nahmias, Justice.

William L. Stephens appeals from the trial court’s order denying his motion for an out-of-time appeal. We affirm.

1. On February 12, 2003, Appellant was indicted in Jeff Davis County on charges of malice murder and aggravated assault. On February 28, 2003, he pled guilty to murder; in exchange, the State dismissed the aggravated assault charge. On April 25, 2003, Appellant was sentenced to life in prison.

Almost nine years later, on February 27, 2012, Appellant filed a pro se motion for out-of-time appeal in the trial court. Without holding an evidentiary hearing, the court…