Everest Ellis v. State of Texas

NO. 12-01-00122-CR

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS

TWELFTH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT

TYLER, TEXAS

EVEREST ELLIS,

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APPEAL FROM THE 174TH

APPELLANT

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JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF

THE STATE OF TEXAS,

APPELLEE

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HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

A jury convicted Everest Ellis ("Appellant") of aggravated promotion of prostitution and assessed punishment at eight years of imprisonment, probated for eight years, and a $5,000 fine. In one issue, Appellant contends that the evidence was legally insufficient to support his conviction. We affirm.

Background

Members of the Vice Department of the Houston Police Department began an…