Paul Yonko v. the State of Texas

Opinion issued October 29, 2024 In The Court of Appeals For The First District of Texas ———————————— NO. 01-23-00062-CR ——————————— PAUL YONKO, Appellant V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee On Appeal from the 263rd District Court Harris County, Texas Trial Court Case No. 1771842 OPINION A jury convicted appellant Paul Yonko of engaging in organized criminal activity, and after appellant pleaded true to one enhancement paragraph, assessed his punishment at twenty-eight years’ confinement. On appeal, appellant raises four issues relating to: (1) his absence from the jury charge conference, (2)…