Ex Parte McClelland

OPINION

ONION, Presiding Judge.

This is a post-conviction habeas corpus proceeding brought under Article 11.07, V.A.C.C.P.

The petitioner contends, inter alia, that he was charged with capital murder in a one-count indictment which alleged he committed the offense on or about August 14, 1975. On July 12, 1976, the State, with the approval of the court, reduced the offense charged to murder, the petitioner waived trial by jury, and entered a guilty plea before the court to the offense of murder. His punishment was assessed by the court at life imprisonment.

Petitioner now complains that he was…