Luera v. State

OPINION

REX D. DAVIS, Chief Justice.

Ray Rivas Luera appeals from his plea-bargained conviction for indecency with a child. In this appeal, we decide whether an appellant can substantially comply with the requirements of Rule of Appellate Procedure 25.2(b)(3) and, if so, whether Luera has substantially complied with these requirements. We conclude that substantial compliance can satisfy the requirements of Rule 25.2(b)(3) but that Luera has not shown substantial compliance. Accordingly, we dismiss his appeal for want of jurisdiction.

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Luera pleaded nob contendere to the offense of indecency…