Thompson v. State

OPINION

KEM THOMPSON FROST, Justice.

Appellant David Michael Thompson challenges his conviction for possession of a deadly weapon in a penal institution. See Tex. Pen.Code Ann. § 46.10. In three related points, he claims that his trial counsel’s representation of both appellant and a prior client created an actual conflict of interest and denied appellant effective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

I. Factual And Procedural Background

The incident giving rise to this case occurred in October 1998, within the prison walls where appellant was incarcerated. According to Officer Cynthia Joyner, who…