Albert Maldonado Ortiz v. State

Opinion issued June 8, 2006

In The

Court of Appeals

For The

First District of Texas

NO. 01-05-00500-CR

ALBERT MALDONADO ORTIZ, Appellant

V

THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee

On Appeal from the 351st District Court

Harris County, Texas

Trial Court Cause No. 984607

MEMORANDUM OPINION

A jury convicted appellant, Albert Maldonado Ortiz, of possession of 400 grams or more of cocaine with intent to deliver. See Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §§ 481.102, 481.112(f) (Vernon 2003). The trial court assessed punishment at 45 years in prison and assessed a $10,000 fine. See id. We determine (1) whether the trial court…