Cameron v. State

I fully agree with the affirmance of this case. However, since this court is divided1 on the interpretation of this mandatory statute,2 I will express myself further on why I align myself with the majority.

Article 26.13, V.A.C.C.P., provides that:

“If the defendant pleads guilty, or enters a plea of nolo contendere he shall be admonished by the court of the consequences-, and neither of such pleas shall be received unless it plainly appears (to the trial court) that (1) he is mentally competent,3 and (2) is uninfluenced (a) *620by any consideration of fear, (b) or by any persuasion, (c) or…