Moore v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for murder with malice under our former Penal Code. A jury assessed punishment at confinement for life.

Appellant contends the trial court erred in requiring him to wear handcuffs in the presence of his jury.

The record reflects that on two occasions, in full view of the jury panel, the sheriff escorted appellant in handcuffs into the courtroom and removed the handcuffs after appellant was seated. Objections were made outside the hearing of the jury on each occasion and a motion to dismiss the panel and draw another panel was made and…