Lee v. State

OPINION

JACKSON, Commissioner.

The offense is sale of heroin; the punishment, ninety-nine (99) years.

The sufficiency of the evidence is not challenged.

Appellant’s first four grounds of error involve the admission of extraneous offenses.

Dallas Undercover Agent Charles Mathis testified that he purchased two capsules of heroin from the appellant on April 30, 1971, for $28.00.

Appellant testified and denied the commission of the offense, stating that he was at his brother’s house on the date in question, caring for his brother’s children and trying to kick his drug habit. Appellant also testified…