Bullock v. State

OPINION

Martha Hill Jamison, Justice

Appellant Joshua Bullock appeals from his conviction for aggravated robbery. " After appellant pleaded guilty and elected to have the trial judge assess punishment, the trial- court held a punishment hearing and sentenced him to 15 years’ imprisonment. In a single issue on appeal, appellant contends that he received ineffective assistance of counsel during the punishment phase.

*859 Background

Appellant was charged with aggravated robbery after he and another individual stole a woman’s ihobile phone at gunpoint. Appellant pleaded guilty to the aggravated robbery…