Antonio Vera v. Dr. George J. Beto, Director, Texas Department of Corrections

Petitioner in this habeas corpus proceeding appeals from the denial of the writ, alleging error in the District Court’s refusal to hold an evidentiary hearing on these contentions: (1) that his confession was involuntary; (2) that sentences imposed after separate convictions were improperly cumulated; and (3) that petitioner’s Mexican-American ethnic origin prejudiced his cause. Under the facts of this case, no evidentiary hearing was required. We affirm. 1

An evening’s carousing and arguing left two brothers shot. Petitioner was convicted in a jury trial of assault with intent to murder Benny…