David Cruz v. the State of Texas

Opinion issued December 21, 2023 In The Court of Appeals For The First District of Texas ———————————— NO. 01-22-00070-CR ——————————— DAVID CRUZ, Appellant V. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee On Appeal from the 180th District Court Harris County, Texas Trial Court Case No. 1641590 MEMORANDUM OPINION Appellant David Cruz was convicted of murder, pleaded true to an enhancement, and was sentenced to 40 years’ confinement. Cruz raises eight issues on appeal: (1) a directed verdict should have been granted because of insufficient evidence; (2) there is insufficient evidence to support the verdict; (3)…