Boyd v. State

OPINION

McCORMICK, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for commercial obscenity. Punishment was assessed at 150 days’ confinement and a $1,000 fine.

In his first ground of error appellant alleges that the trial court erred in commenting on the evidence by characterizing the material that was the subject matter of the trial. The record shows at the commencement of the voir dire of the jury the judge stated:

“THE COURT: Good morning. We are now ready to start. I am Judge Orvis, and I am the Judge of this Court, County Criminal Court No. 2. And I want to welcome you up here for your services…