Charles Ray Carter v. State

OPINION

Sherry Radack, Chief Justice

A jury convicted appellant, Charles Ray Carter, of murder, and the trial court assessed punishment at 50 years’ confinement. In a single point of error, appellant contends the trial court abused its discretion in denying his motion for new trial, which was based on allegations of ineffective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

In the early hours of September 1, 2013, appellant shot Earl Green to death; the question for the jury was whether the shooting was justified.

Events Before the Shooting

According to Freda Wilson, who had been Green’s mistress for…