Seghelmeble, Juan Cristobal v. State

OPINION

Opinion By

Justice FITZGERALD.

A jury convicted appellant Juan Cristo-bal Seghelmeble of murder, and the trial judge sentenced him to life in prison. On appeal, appellant raises two issues. First, he contends that a jury’s finding that he was competent to stand trial was against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence. Second, he contends that the trial court erred by denying his motion for continuance. The State raises one cross-issue concerning alleged jury-charge error. We affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

In October 2008, appellant was indicted for the murder of Gladys Reyes. The trial…