Manley v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice ROSS.

Adrin L. Manley appeals from his conviction for murder. He entered a plea of not guilty, and a jury trial was held. The jury found him guilty, and assessed his punishment at imprisonment for ninety-nine years and a fíne of $10,000.00. The court sentenced him in accordance with the jury’s verdict.

On appeal, Manley contends that the trial court erred in permitting his motion for new trial to be denied by operation of law, that he suffered ineffective assistance of counsel, that a defense witness’ testimony was erroneously excluded, and that the court erred in…