Estrada v. State

OPINION

FARRIS, Justice (Assigned).

Efrain Estrada, Jr. stands convicted of murder. Estrada was accused of taking part with other members of a Baytown gang, the Pelly Rats, in a drive-by shooting intended to target a rival gang. The Rats fired several shots into a family gathering at a home killing Jose Refugio Torres and wounding others present. A jury found Estrada guilty and assessed his punishment at confinement for life and a fine of $5000.

In his first point of error, Estrada contends the trial court erred in denying his Batson motion. In his other five points, Estrada complains of the…