Parten v. State

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by defendant Parten from conviction for murder for which he was assessed punishment of 50 years confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections.

*252The indictment alleged that on or about December 24, 1981, defendant unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly caused the death of Robert Lee McEntire by shooting him with a .44 caliber rifle. After trial a jury found defendant guilty and assessed punishment at 50 years.

Defendant appeals on 8 grounds of error asserting:

1) There is no evidence and/or insufficient evidence to establish beyond a…