Johnson v. State

EN BANC OPINION

TIM TAFT, Justice.

A jury convicted appellant, Kelvin Charles Johnson, of possession of a firearm by a felon. The jury also found true the enhancement allegation of a prior conviction for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and it assessed appellant’s punishment at eight years in prison and a $1000 fine. We address (1) whether the trial court erred by denying appellant’s motion to suppress evidence and (2) whether appellant may challenge the legal and factual sufficiency of the evidence supporting the lawfulness of a traffic stop. We affirm.

Facts

On January 20, 2001, Houston…