Torres v. State

DICKSON, Justice.

Following his trial to the court without a jury, the defendant was convicted of the August 23, 1993, stabbing murder of John Pad-gett. In this direct appeal, the defendant presents two issues: (1) whether there was insufficient evidence of the defendant’s intent to commit murder; and (2) whether the trial court erred in denying a motion to suppress evidence.

The defendant argues that the evidence was insufficient to prove the element of intent to commit murder. An appellate claim of insufficient evidence will prevail if, considering the probative evidence and reasonable…