Ortiz v. State

OPINION

KEASLER, J.,

delivered the unanimous opinion of the Court.

Ricardo Ortiz was convicted of capital murder by committing murder in the course of retaliation or attempted retaliation.1 Pursuant to the jury’s answers to the special issues set forth in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Articles 37.071 §§ 2(b) and 2(e),2 the trial judge sentenced appellant to death.3 Direct appeal to this Court is automatic.4 Ortiz raises thirteen points of error, contending that the trial judge erred in various respects. We find his arguments meritless and affirm the trial court’s judgment.

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