Legal Opinion

Mays v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided December 3, 1986No. 69287PublishedCited by 178 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for capital murder. V.T.C.A. Penal Code Sec. 19.03(a)(2). Trial was transferred on a change of venue from the 158th District Court of Denton County, to the 46th District Court of Wilbarger County. 1 After finding appellant guilty, the jury answered yes to the special issues under Art. 37.-071(b), V.A.C.C.P. Punishment was assessed at death.

In two grounds of error appellant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support the conviction.

James Thomas Moore testified that he and appellant discussed stealing an automobile in order…

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2Cases cited48 opinions

  1. Miranda v. ArizonaSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
  2. Terry v. OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  3. Edwards v. ArizonaSupreme Court of the United States · 1981
  4. Florida v. RoyerSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  5. Jackson v. DennoSupreme Court of the United States · 1964

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3Cited by178 opinions

  1. Curry v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 2000
  2. Matson v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1991
  3. Balentine v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 2002
  4. Cantu v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1992
  5. Cooks v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1992

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