Chester Alan Staples v. State

NO. 12-13-00126-CR IN THE COURT OF APPEALS TWELFTH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT TYLER, TEXAS CHESTER ALAN STAPLES, § APPEAL FROM THE 3RD APPELLANT V. § JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPELLEE § ANDERSON COUNTY, TEXAS MEMORANDUM OPINION Chester Alan Staples appeals his convictions for murder and unlawful possession of a firearm, for which he was assessed sentences of imprisonment for fifty-five years and fifty years, respectively. Appellant raises one issue challenging the trial court‘s refusal to submit a jury instruction on the defense of necessity. We affirm. BACKGROUND Appellant…