Ennis v. State

OPINION

DONALD R. ROSS, Justice.

Chester Ennis appeals his conviction by a jury for possession of a deadly weapon in a penal institution. The jury assessed En-nis’ punishment at ninety-nine years’ imprisonment. On appeal, Ennis contends the trial court erred in admitting into evidence two weapons and testimony about them. He also contends there is legally insufficient evidence to convict him and he was not afforded due process of law.

Carl Brewer, a correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), testified he was escorting inmates to the showers on the day the events…