Ferguson v. State

OPINION

JOHN S. ANDERSON, Justice.

A jury found appellant guilty of possession of a prohibited item in a correctional facility, namely, a cell phone. The jury assessed six years’ imprisonment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (“TDCJ”) for the offense. Appellant, appearing pro se at both the trial and on appeal, raises nine points of error on appeal. We affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Major Calvin Tucker of the Darrington Unit of the TDCJ testified that on March 14, 2007, he attempted to conduct a routine search of appellant’s cell and person. (3 RR 11) Appellant’s cell mate…