Travis v. State
Court of Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
HOWELL, Justice.
Stephen Boyd Travis appeals from convictions for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual abuse of a child. He complains that there is insufficient evidence to support the convictions, that the charge was fundamentally defective, and that the trial court erred in denying appellant’s motion for severance. We hold that the evidence is sufficient, and, finding no reversible error, affirm both convictions.
The complainant, a 13-year-old girl at the time of the offense, testified as the sole witness to the events. On July 30, 1983, the complainant voluntarily rode with appellant…
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