Bell, Kendall

OPINION

Appellant, age 16, was charged in juvenile court with delinquent conduct based on his participation in an aggravated robbery. In July 2013, the juvenile court waived jurisdiction and transferred the case to the criminal district court. There, appellant pled guilty without an agreed recommendation and the court deferred guilt and placed him on community supervision for 6 years. Just over a year later, the State filed a motion to adjudicate. The court granted the State’s motion and adjudicated guilt.

On appeal after appellant’s guilt was adjudicated, the court of appeals agreed with…