Lopez v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

STEVEN C. HILBIG, Justice.

Rudolfo Lopez appeals the trial court’s judgment convicting him of aggravated robbery. We overrule his issues and affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Biased Juror

Lopez first complains the trial court abused its discretion by failing to dismiss a biased juror and grant a mistrial.

Background Facts

After the State rested and Lopez began presenting his case, a juror notified the court he was acquainted with the complaining witness. The court conducted a hearing during which both parties questioned the juror about his knowledge of the complainant and whether…