Stearn v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This appeal is from a conviction for the offense of burglary; punishment was assessed by the jury at twelve years.

Appellant complains of improper jury argument.

The record shows that during the state’s opening jury argument, at the guilt-innocence stage of the trial, the following occurred :

“(The Prosecuting Attorney) We couldn’t bring you all of the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

“MR. FIERRA (Defense Counsel): Objection, Your Honor.

“THE COURT: Objection overruled.”

An exception was then taken to the ruling of the court.

This court has held that somewhat similar…