Harmond v. State

EN BANC OPINION

D. CAMILLE HUTSON-DUNN, Justice (Retired).

A jury found appellant guilty of possession of cocaine, and assessed punishment at five years in prison. We affirm.

Factual Summary

Deputy Darrell Shinneman of the Harris County Sheriffs Department stopped a ear for displaying an expired inspection sticker. Appellant, the driver, was the only occupant. Shinneman asked appellant for his driver’s license and proof of insurance. When appellant could not produce any proof of insurance, Shinneman asked him to exit the car and placed him in the back seat of his patrol car. Shinneman checked…