Alexander v. State

OPINION

DAVIS, Commissioner.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for possession of heroin. After the jury returned a verdict of guilty, punishment was assessed by the court at life.

The indictment alleged the offense occurred on October 31, 1972, and the record reflects that trial began on January 16, 1973.

At the outset, appellant contends the court erred in denying his motion to shuffle the jury panel.

Article 35.11, Vernon’s Ann.C.C.P. provides :

“The trial judge, upon the demand of the defendant or his attorney, or of the State’s counsel, shall cause the names of all the members of the general…