Davis v. State

MAJORITY OPINION

LESLIE BROCK YATES, Justice.

Appellant Gerbrile Dwayne Davis was convicted of aggravated robbery and sentenced to twenty-seven years’ impris*314onment. In twelve issues, appellant challenges his conviction. Because we conclude the trial court committed reversible error by forcing appellant to wear handcuffs during the trial, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

BACKGROUND

On July 7, 2004, Moserrat Rubio parked her van in front of a water station in a grocery store parking lot and began filling her water jugs. She was then robbed at knife point, and her van was stolen. A few hours…