Duran v. State

OPINION

OSBORN, Chief Justice.

Dionicio Duran appeals from a conviction for the offense of theft over $200 but less *880than $750. Upon a plea of guilt, the court assessed punishment at confinement in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a term of life. The plea and sentencing occurred in January 1983. On January 4, 1993, the Court of Criminal Appeals granted Duran an out-of-time appeal on the ground that Duran was not advised by his trial attorney of his right to appeal his open plea of guilt. We reverse the trial court conviction and remand.

DISCUSSION

In his…