Smith v. State

OPINION

Opinion by Chief Justice MORRISS.

A high-speed chase through the streets of Greenville by a Hunt County deputy sheriff resulted in the deputy’s recovery of a sawed-off shotgun from the floor of the truck driven and solely occupied by Johnny Earl Smith, a felon. In cause number 20,991 in the 196th Judicial District Court of Hunt County, a jury found Smith guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. 1 Punishment, enhanced by two or more prior felony convictions, was assessed at thirty years’ imprisonment. 2 On appeal, Smith contends the evidence was legally and factually…