Richardson v. State

OPINION

DAY, Justice.

Harold Maurice Richardson appeals his conviction for voluntary manslaughter. TexJPenal Code Ann. § 19.04 (Vernon 1989). Following a jury trial, the court assessed punishment at ten years confinement, probated for ten years.

We affirm.

In his first point of error, Richardson complains the trial court improperly allowed the State to interject evidence of his character at the guili/innocence phase of trial. In point two, Richardson contends he is entitled to a new trial because the State’s and the defense’s closing arguments are not part of the record on appeal.

During the…