Raymond Lee Pruitt v. State Texas

Opinion ON MOTION TO ABATE This appeal is from Raymond Lee Pruitt's conviction by a jury for aggravated robbery. Although
the case is not presently set for submission, it is before us on a motion to abate filed by Pruitt's trial counsel. Pruitt did not appear at the punishment hearing, although his attorney admits that he was notified of the hearing. In his
absence, the court assessed punishment at thirty years in the Texas Department of Corrections. The court relied on a presentencing
report which demonstrated a long history of criminal behavior.