Martinez v. State

OPINION

CANTU, Justice.

Rene and Rudy Martinez, brothers, were separately indicted for the offense of murder. Following a joint trial, a jury found them guilty of the offense as alleged in the indictments. The jury assessed Rene Martinez’ (our Cause No. 04-82-00068-CR) punishment at thirty-five (35) years’ confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections. Pursuant to his election on punishment, the trial court assessed Rudy Martinez’ (our Cause No. 04-82-00078-CR) punishment at sixty-five (65) years’ confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections. The trial court appointed different…