Thomas v. State
Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District (El Paso)
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
KOEHLER, Justice.
Colbert Eugene Thomas appeals from a conviction for possession of cocaine in an amount less than 28 grams, enhanced. Upon a finding of guilt, the jury assessed punishment at imprisonment for a term of 25 years. We affirm.
In Points of Error Nos. One, Two, and Three, Appellant contends that the trial court erred in failing to suppress the fruits of an illegal arrest and search of his person. Appellant asserts that he preserved error by obtaining a ruling on a written motion to suppress evidence during the course of trial. We disagree.
Appellant did not obtain a hearing or…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Terry v. OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
- Thomas v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1986
- Martinez v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1993
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- Worthey v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1991
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