RICE v. STATE

Nos. 2-98-390-CR, 2-98-391-CR.

991 S.W.2d 953 (1999)

Paul Harold RICE, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, State.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Fort Worth.

May 27, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas M. McMurray, Denton, for Appellant.

Bruce Isaacks, Criminal District Attorney, Gregory P. Propes, Assistant District Attorney, Heather Rattan, Assistant District Attorney, Earl Dobson, Assistant District Attorney, Michael Moore, Assistant District Attorney, Matthew Paul, State Prosecuting Attorney, Denton, for Appellee.

Panel A: CAYCE, C.J.; LIVINGSTON and HOLMAN, JJ.


OPINION

TERRIE LIVINGSTON, Justice.

In a single point, appellant Paul Harold Rice contends the trial court abused its discretion by failing to conduct a hearing, sua sponte, as to his competency to stand trial. Because the evidence did not raise a bona fide doubt as to appellant's competency, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

On January 6, 1995, appellant pleaded guilty to, and was adjudged guilty of, two charges of aggravated assault and one charge...

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