Bates v. State

155 S.W.3d 212 (2004)

Charles BATES, Appellant,

v.

The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

No. 05-03-00195-CR.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Dallas.

January 13, 2004.

Adam Seidel, Dallas, for Appellant.

William T. (Bill) Hill, Jr., Dallas, for State.

Before Chief Justice THOMAS and Justices JAMES and FITZGERALD.

OPINION

Opinion by Justice FITZGERALD.

Charles Bates appeals his conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. After finding appellant guilty, the trial court found one enhancement allegation true and sentenced appellant to six years' imprisonment and a $1000 fine. On appeal, appellant…