Price v. State

OPINION

TOM GRAY, Justice.

Brandy Gene Price was charged with possession with the intent to deliver cocaine and possession of cocaine. Both offenses arose out of the same criminal transaction. After jury selection, Price did not return to his trial. Even though he was not present, he was convicted of both offenses. After being apprehended, Price was sentenced to 60 years and a $3,000 fíne and 20 years and a $2,000 fine, respectively. Price now appeals those convictions and brings two issues for review.

Double JeopaRdy

Due to the nature of the argument supporting his first issue, we construe…