Cuevas v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
WHITE, Judge.
Appeal is taken from a third conviction for capital murder. 1 Appellant was convicted of intentionally and knowingly causing the death of Julia Standley. Her death occurred while appellant and others were attempting to escape from a penal institution. V.T.C.A., Penal Code Sec. 19.03(a)(4). After finding appellant guilty, the jury returned affirmative findings to the special issues under Art. 37.071, V.A.C.C.P. Punishment was for the third time assessed at death. This cause is before us on direct appeal pursuant to Art. 37.071(h), V.A.C.C. P. We affirm.
Appellant initially…
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