Fortenberry v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
ODOM, Judge.
This is an appeal from a conviction for capital murder. V.T.C.A., Penal Code See. 19.03. After the jury answered all punishment stage issues in the affirmative, the penalty was fixed at death. Art. 37.071, V.A.C.C.P. This case was tried in Hale County on a change of venue from Motley County.
In his 53rd and 54th grounds of error, appellant contends the trial court submitted an erroneous charge on the law requiring corroboration of an accomplice witness, over his objection.
Appellant was charged with the capital murder of Jalmar “Jinks” Wilson, the sheriff of Motley County,…
Also in this document: Dissent.
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Hall v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1963
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