Cavazos v. State

This appeal is taken from a conviction for illegal investment with intent to possess 400 grams or more of cocaine. The jury found appellant guilty and assessed punishment at 40 years in prison, together with a $50,000 fine. In five points of error, appellant raises issues of sufficiency of the evidence, double jeopardy, ineffective assistance of counsel, and jury misconduct. The conviction is affirmed.

Deputy Louis Hernandez, an undercover law enforcement officer, posed as a drug dealer with twenty kilograms of cocaine for sale. He made contact with appellant, who wanted to buy five kilos. At…