Callins v. State

OPINION ON COURT’S OWN MOTION FOR REHEARING

McCORMICK, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was convicted by a jury, in a single trial, of one capital murder and two aggravated robberies. Following affirmative findings to the special issues under Article 37.071, V.A.C.C.P., the trial court assessed punishment at death. In the two aggravated robbery offenses, the jury assessed punishment at life in prison and a $10,000 fine for each.

Pursuant to Article 4.04, Section 2, Y.A. C.C.P., the conviction for capital murder was appealed directly to this Court. Appeal of the two robbery convictions was taken to the…