Evans v. State

OPINION

BELCHER, Judge.

The offense is rape; the punishment, death.

The prior opinions are withdrawn.

The disposition of this cause makes it necessary to consider only the appellant’s contention that the trial court erred in refusing a court reporter when requested, to take the voir dire examination of the jury panel.

Art. 40.09(4) C.C.P., provides in part:

“At the request of either party the court reporter shall take shorthand notes of all trial proceedings, including voir dire examination, * *

The determination of whether the requirements were complied with during the selec tion of a trial jury…