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OTERO v. STATE

No. 13-88-125-CR.

768 S.W.2d 848 (1989)

Cirildo OTERO, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Corpus Christi.

March 23, 1989.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jesus L. Santos, Sinton, for appellant.

Thomas L. Bridges, Sinton, for appellee.

Before NYE, C.J., and DORSEY and SEERDEN, JJ.

OPINION

DORSEY, Justice.

Appellant complains that the trial court erred in refusing to follow the State's punishment recommendation in accordance with a plea bargain agreement. The issue is whether the trial court must follow such a recommendation, or allow the plea to be withdrawn. We hold it must and reverse.

Appellant pleaded guilty to murder on April 1, 1987. The trial court asked appellant if he was pleading guilty because he was guilty and...

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