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WHITELAW v. STATE

No. 0352-00.

29 S.W.3d 129 (2000)

Alan William WHITELAW, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas.

October 11, 2000.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George Scharmen, San Antonio, for appellant.

Eric Kugler, Asst. Dist. Atty., Houston, Matthew Paul, State's Atty., Austin, for State.

OPINION

KELLER, J., delivered the unanimous opinion of the Court.

The issue in this case is whether a trial court is required by statute to order a presentence investigation report (PSI) in a felony case when the defendant requests one. We hold that the court is required to do so.

A jury found appellant guilty of felony theft. After the jury delivered its verdict, the following took place:

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