Keith Lashone Hogans, Appellant v. the State of Texas

Summary

The Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' dismissal of appellant's ineffective assistance claim, holding that the claim related to the trial court's adjudication of guilt and therefore fell outside appellate jurisdiction. The Court clarified that appellate courts may consider pre‑adjudication claims only when they directly and distinctly relate to punishment. Separate dissenting opinions argued for a broader “relief‑sought” approach, but the majority maintained the statutory limitation.