Sony v. State

OPINION

Opinion by:

MARIALYN BARNARD, Justice.

A jury found Ricke Sony guilty of racing on a highway under section 545.420 of the Texas Transportation Code (“the Code”). On appeal, Sony contends the statute violates his due process and equal protection rights as guaranteed by the United States and Texas Constitutions. Sony also contends the trial court erred in refusing to: (1) grant his motion for directed verdict; (2) charge the jury on the defense of necessity; and (3) suppress certain pictorial evidence. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

BACKGROUND

Sony was arrested and charged by…