Jason Alexander Smith v. State

OPINION

MARTHA HILL JAMISON, Justice.

In six issues, appellant Jason Alexander Smith appeals his felony conviction for murder. Appellant complains (1) he was denied a speedy trial; (2) there was insufficient corroborating evidence to support accomplice testimony; (3) he was denied the right to confront and cross-examine the expert who performed DNA tests; (4) the trial court admitted hearsay testimony; (5) the trial court limited cross-examination of the accomplice witness; and (6) the jury charge allowed an improper non-unanimous verdict. We affirm.

Factual Background

Appellant and Hiro Hariram…