H. J. Ross v. State

NO. 12-01-00299-CR

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS

TWELFTH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT

TYLER, TEXAS

H.J. ROSS,

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APPEAL FROM THE 241ST

APPELLANT

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JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF

THE STATE OF TEXAS,

APPELLEE

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SMITH COUNTY, TEXAS

MEMORANDUM OPINION

H.J. Ross ("Appellant") appeals his murder conviction for which he was sentenced to imprisonment for life. Appellant raises six issues on appeal. We affirm.

Background

On July 14, 2000, Jimmy Walker ("Walker") came to Appellant's residence and socialized with Appellant, Appellant's companion, Mary Ann, (1) and an acquaintance of Appellant, Shirley Jones. Appellant and Walker…