Wallace v. State

Sears, Justice.

Appellant Jack Ray Wallace appeals his conviction for murder, 1 alleging, among other things, that the trial court erred in permitting witnesses to comment on his exercise of the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. We find, however, that because this contention was not raised before the trial court, it is waived on appeal. We also find that appellant’s trial counsel did not render deficient representation so as to deprive appellant of his right to the effective assistance of counsel. Finding no merit in appellant’s other contentions, we affirm.

The evidence of record enabled…