explaining that a complete verdict in a bench trial requires a finding of guilt and an assessment of punishment by the court
How later courts described this case
- explaining that a complete verdict in a bench trial requires a finding of guilt and an assessment of punishment by the court
- "Where the issue of punishment is referred to the jury, its verdict is not complete until the jury renders a verdict on guilt and assesses punishment. So also a finding of guilt by the court in a bench trial without an assessment of punishment is not a conviction."
Written by the judges who cited it.
The opinion
PER CURIAM:
Motion for rehearing on petition for discretionary review denied.