James David Helmuth v. The State of Texas--Appeal from 241st District Court of Smith County

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IN THE COURT OF APPEALS TWELFTH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT TYLER, TEXAS JAMES DAVID HELMUTH, APPELLANT § APPEAL FROM THE 241ST V. § JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPELLEE § SMITH COUNTY, TEXAS MEMORANDUM OPINION PER CURIAM James David Helmuth pleaded guilty to continuing sexual abuse of a child, and the jury assessed punishment at thirty-five years. He now attempts to appeal his conviction. We have received the trial court s certification showing that Appellant waived his right to appeal. See TEX . R. APP . P. 25.2(d). The certification is signed by the trial court, Appellant, and Appellant s counsel. Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed for want of jurisdiction. Opinion delivered April 8, 2009. Panel consisted of Worthen, C.J., Griffith, J., and Hoyle, J. (DO NOT PUBLISH)

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