Monreal v. State

Opinion by: Sandee Bryan Marion, Chief Justice

Appellant, Billy Ray Monreal, was indicted for intentionally and knowingly causing the death of Eugene Sanchez by shooting Sanchez with a pistol. Eugene's brother, Johnny Sanchez, also was shot, but he could not identify who shot him. The indictment in this case does not charge appellant with shooting Johnny Sanchez.

A jury found appellant guilty of murder and assessed punishment at forty years' confinement. Following a hearing on appellant's motion for new trial, the trial court denied the motion. On appeal, appellant does not challenge the…