Celani v. State

DUNCAN, Justice.

Dell John Celani was charged with the murder of his mother, Juanita Celani. Following a bench trial on stipulated evidence, the trial court found Celani not guilty by reason of insanity and ordered him committed to Vernon State Hospital. In his sole point of error, Celani argues the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence seized by police during a warrantless search of the Celani home. We reject the State’s argument that we are without jurisdiction over Celani’s appeal because he was technically acquitted, rather than convicted, and affirm.

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