Christina Martinez v. State of Texas

NO. 12-00-00246-CR

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS

TWELFTH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT

TYLER, TEXAS

CHRISTINA MARTINEZ,

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APPEAL FROM THE 114TH

APPELLANT

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JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF

THE STATE OF TEXAS,

APPELLEE

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SMITH COUNTY, TEXAS

Christina Martinez ("Appellant") appeals her conviction of capital murder, for which she received a mandatory life-sentence. Appellant raises three issues on appeal. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Background

On July 1, 1999, Appellant traveled to Lake Palestine with friends and acquaintances, Hersain Gomez ("Gomez"), Susana Arroyo ("Arroyo"), Armando Hinojosa ("Hinojosa"),…