Kimes v. State

OPINION

UTTER, Justice.

Appellant was convicted of intentionally causing the death of Helga Berrott for remuneration or the promise thereof, to be paid by co-defendant George Hendon. After the jury returned a negative response to the question concerning the probability appellant would commit future criminal acts of violence that would constitute a continuing threat to society, the trial court automatically assessed punishment at life in accordance with Tex. Code Crim.Proc. Ann. art. 37.071(é) (Vernon Supp.1987). We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Appellant contends in his first point of…