Bell v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice ROSS.

Lawrence Reginald Bell appeals his conviction for bail jumping and failure to appear in accordance with the terms of his release from custody. Tex. Pen.Code Ann. § 38.10 (Vernon 1994). 1 The jury assessed his punishment at seventy years’ imprisonment. 2 After both parties concluded the evidence, Bell moved for a directed verdict stating the State had not met its burden on all of the elements of the offense. The trial court denied the motion. Bell’s sole point on appeal is that the trial court erred in holding the evidence sufficient to sustain the conviction when…