Chambless v. State

SUMMERS, Chief Justice.

Appellant John Chambless appeals from a conviction by a jury for the offense of engaging in organized criminal activity. Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 71.02 (Vernon Supp.1987). 1 His punishment was assessed by the court at thirty years’ confinement.

We reverse and dismiss the indictment.

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