Stapleton v. State

OPINION

DOUGLAS, Judge.

J. H. Stapleton appeals from his conviction for the offense of murder. Punishment was assessed by the jury at life.

Appellant, among other things, complains of the court’s denial of his uncontroverted motion for change of venue.

Briefly summarized, the record shows that on February 7, 1976, appellant was at the residence of Ira Lane in Blum. With appellant were his wife and two teenaged sons. A number of other persons were present at the Lane home, including the deceased and the deceased’s mother, brother, sisters and grandmother. An argument ensued between appellant and…