Sheppard v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Chief Justice CORNELIUS.

Marcell Sheppard appeals from his conviction for assault, family violence. 1 Sheppard pleaded guilty, without a plea bargain, and the trial court set his punishment at one year’s imprisonment in a state jail facility.

On appeal, Sheppard contends that he was assessed a punishment not provided by statute. He contends that the applicable statute required the court to place him on community supervision, and that the court erred by sentencing him to jail.

Sheppard pleaded guilty to causing bodily injury to Joyce Thompson by hitting her with his fist. He also…