Dyer v. State

SEARS, Presiding Justice.

The appellant, Vincent Dyer, appeals from his conviction for the malice murder of Mohamed AI Dowsari. On appeal, Dyer contends, among other things, that the trial court erred in its charge on self-defense, erred by ruling that a police detective did not improperly question Dyer after he invoked his right to counsel, and erred by ruling that two pre-trial statements were voluntary. Because we conclude that these contentions, as well as Dyer’s other contentions, are without merit, we affirm.

1. The evidence shows that Dyer was a drug supplier for Dowsari. On the evening…