Romero v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.
Appeal is taken from a conviction for capital murder. V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 19.03(a)(2). After finding appellant guilty, the jury returned affirmative findings to the special issues under Art. 37.071, V.A.C. C.P. Punishment was assessed at death.
The indictment charges in pertinent part that appellant on or about the 23rd day of December, 1984, did unlawfully:
“... intentionally and knowingly cause the death of 0_ P_, the deceased, by striking her on the head and face with a blunt object, the nature of which is unknown to the grand jury, and the said defendant was…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Passmore v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1981
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- Jackson v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1974
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- Peterkin v. PennsylvaniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
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