Safari v. State

OPINION

HEDGES, Justice.

A jury found appellant, David Deyton Safari, guilty of unauthorized use of an automobile, and assessed punishment at 10 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. In four points of error, appellant argues that (1) the trial court erred in allowing a defense witness to invoke his right to remain silent and not testify after direct examination had begun; (2) trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance; (3) the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury-on the full range of punishment options; and (4) the trial court’s conduct throughout the trial denied him due process.…