Duvall v. State

OPINION

TIM TAFT, Justice.

A jury convicted appellant, Ray Anthony Duvall, of possession of marihuana in an amount of 50 pounds or less, but more than five pounds. See Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. § 481.121 (Vernon 2003). Upon appellant’s plea of true to the prior felony offense of manslaughter, the trial court assessed appellant’s punishment at 10 years in prison and a $1,500 fine. We determine whether the evidence was legally sufficient to show venue and knowing or intentional possession of the marihuana. We affirm.

Facts

On August 19, 2001, Baytown Police Department officers were conducting…