Martinez v. State

JIM WORTHEN, Justice.

Christina Martinez (“Appellant”) appeals her conviction of capital murder, for which she received a mandatory life-sentence. Appellant raises three issues on appeal. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Background

On July 1, 1999, Appellant traveled to Lake Palestine with friends and acquaintances, Hersain Gomez (“Gomez”), Susana Arroyo (“Arroyo”), Armando Hinojosa (“Hinojosa”), Michael Thompson (“Thompson”) and Crystal A. Garcia (“Garcia”). 1 The group traveled together in Hinojosa’s car to Kiloland Park and spent the day drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, swimming,…