McGee v. State

During the punishment stage of appellant’s trial, the trial court admitted evidence, over appellant’s objection, that was offered for the purpose of showing that he had lied on the witness stand during the guilt stage of the trial. On direct appeal, the court of appeals upheld the trial court’s action. We now affirm.

On June 9, 2004, a Harris County grand jury returned an indictment charging appellant with aggravated robbery under Texas Penal Code § 29.03(a)(2). The indictment alleged, for purposes of punishment enhancement, two prior felony convictions.

On February 15, 2005, the State brought…