Before BOYD, C.J., QUINN and REAVIS, JJ.

John Edward Jaroch (appellant) appeals his conviction for sexual assault of a child. Through three issues, he contends that 1) his counsel was ineffective, 2) the trial court erred in excluding testimony regarding the victim's prior sexual relationship and 3) the trial court erred in excluding appellant's written statement during punishment. These issues are identical to those raised in John Edward Jaroch v. State, No. 07- 00-0045-CR, pending in this court. Consequently, we adopt the reasoning and discussion in our opinion issued this day in cause number 07-00-0045-CR and conclude that it sufficiently disposes of the three issues appellant raises at bar. In doing so, we also overrule appellant's contentions and affirm the judgment entered below.

Brian Quinn

Justice

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AN STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman"> Accordingly, appellant's appeal is hereby permanently abated.

John T. Boyd

Senior Justice

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1. John T. Boyd, Chief Justice (Ret.), Seventh Court of Appeals, sitting by assignment. Tex. Gov't Code Ann. §75.002(a)(1) (Vernon Supp. 2003).