Moses Vertiz appeals his conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm. In five issues,Appellant argues that the State impermissibly commented on his prior convictions during the voir direexamination of potential jurors, that the trial court erred in allowing testimony about … Continue reading
Steven Moore appeals his conviction for possession of a controlled substance. In oneissue, Appellant argues that the trial court erred in overruling his motion to suppress evidence.We affirm. BACKGROUNDIn May 2007, police officers patrolling on bicycles stopped Appellant and a … Continue reading
Robbie Alonzo Dudley appeals his conviction for evading arrest, for which he wassentenced to imprisonment for five years. In three issues, Appellant argues that the trial court (1)erred in not granting a mistrial sua sponte based on juror misconduct, (2) … Continue reading
John Jacob Presley appeals his conviction for murder. In his sole issue on appeal,Appellant argues that the evidence is legally insufficient to support his conviction. We affirm. BACKGROUNDAppellant was charged by indictment with the offense of murder, a first degree … Continue reading
Craig Allen Ray appeals from his conviction for assault. In three issues, Appellant arguesthat he was denied effective assistance of counsel. We affirm. BACKGROUNDAppellant and his wife got into an argument on February 6, 2010. According to what shetold the … Continue reading
James Arlie Hampton appeals his conviction for murder, for which he was sentenced toimprisonment for life and fined $10,000. In two issues, Appellant argues that the evidence islegally insufficient to support his conviction. We affirm. BACKGROUNDSometime during the first week … Continue reading
Michael Wayne Howerton appeals from his conviction for intoxication manslaughter. Inone issue, Appellant argues that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. We affirm. BACKGROUNDAppellant was the driver of an automobile that collided with a tractor-trailer truck on arural highway in … Continue reading
Adam Alexander Freeman appeals from his conviction for the class B misdemeanor offense of driving while intoxicated. In one issue, Appellant contends that the evidence is insufficient to support his conviction. We affirm. Department of Public Safety Trooper Joshua Jenkins … Continue reading
Tyler Adams, Jr. appeals his convictions for aggravated robbery, burglary of a habitation, and debit/credit card abuse, for which he was sentenced to imprisonment for forty-five years, forty-five years, and two years respectively. In one issue, Appellant contends that the … Continue reading
Gaylon Harold Ray appeals his conviction for forgery. In four issues, Appellant contends that (1) the evidence is insufficient for the trial court to find him guilty, (2) trial counsel was ineffective for allowing Appellant to be sentenced based on … Continue reading
Robert Pallm appeals his conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child, for which he was sentenced to imprisonment for life. Appellant raises five issues on appeal.[1] We affirm. Appellant was charged by indictment with three counts of aggravated sexual … Continue reading
Wendell Eric Harris appeals his conviction for possession of less than one gram of cocaine, for which he was sentenced to confinement for eighteen months. In two issues, Appellant argues that the evidence is factually insufficient to support his conviction … Continue reading
William David Warren appeals his conviction for theft, for which he was sentenced to imprisonment for twenty years. In one issue, Appellant argues that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. We affirm. Appellant was charged by indictment with theft.[1] The … Continue reading
Lyle Thorn appeals from his conviction for the felony offense of indecency with a child. In four issues, Appellant argues that the juvenile court lacked jurisdiction to transfer his case to adult court and that there was insufficient evidence for … Continue reading
Thomas Ray Ferguson, Jr. appeals his conviction for two counts of forgery of a financial instrument. On original submission, Appellant’s counsel filed a brief in compliance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S. Ct. 1396, 18 L. Ed. … Continue reading
Ronald Henderson appeals his conviction for evading arrest or detention. In his sole issue on appeal, he challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support his conviction. We affirm. BACKGROUND Shortly after midnight on March 18, 2011, Officer Vickers of … Continue reading
Donte Houston appeals the trial court’s order revoking his deferred adjudication community supervision, following which he was sentenced to imprisonment for two years. In one issue, Appellant contends that the trial court abused its discretion in revoking his community supervision. … Continue reading
James Edward Cook appeals the trial court’s order revoking his community supervision, following which he was sentenced to imprisonment for two years. Appellant raises nine issues on appeal. We dismiss for want of jurisdiction in part and affirm in part. … Continue reading
Gaylon Harold Ray appeals his conviction for forgery. In four issues, Appellant contends that (1) the evidence is insufficient for the trial court to find him guilty, (2) trial counsel was ineffective for allowing Appellant to be sentenced based on … Continue reading
Robert Pallm appeals his conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child, for which he was sentenced to imprisonment for life. Appellant raises five issues on appeal. We affirm. Appellant was charged by indictment with three counts of aggravated sexual … Continue reading