BENJAMIN WALLS v. THE STATE OF TEXAS (2016)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Appellant Benjamin Walls pleaded guilty to robbery under a plea bargain agreement with the State. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, the trial court sentenced appellant to 20 years' imprisonment in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. We dismiss the appeal.

The trial court entered certifications of the defendant's right to appeal in which the court certified that this is a plea bargain case and appellant has no right of appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 25.2(a)(2). The trial court's certification is included in the records on appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 25.2(d). The records support the trial court's certifications. See Dears v. State, 154 S.W.3d 610, 615 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005). Appellant's waiver reflects that he entered into an agreement with the State after a jury found him guilty. Appellant waived his right of appeal knowing with certainty the punishment that would be assessed. See Blanco v. State, 18 S.W.3d 218, 219 (Tex. Crim. App. 2000) (holding waiver of right to appeal is valid if appellant knows with certainty the punishment that will be assessed).

Accordingly, we dismiss the appeal.

PER CURIAM