Jonathan Rawlins v. State

OPINION

Evelyn V. Keyes, Justice

A jury convicted appellant, Jonathan Rawlins, of the first-degree felony offense of murder and, after finding the allegations in an enhancement paragraph true, assessed his punishment at thirty-eight years’ confinement. 1 In his sole issue, appellant contends that the trial court erroneously admitted evidence that he, the complainant, and other witnesses were affiliated with street gangs.

We affirm.

Background

A. Factual Background

On May 17, 2015, the Chancellors Family Center in southwest Houston hosted a pool party that had been heavily advertised on social…