Reina v. State

CARROLL, Chief Justice.

Appellant John Michael Reina, Jr., tried jointly with co-defendant Charles Carlson, was convicted of attempted murder and engaging in organized criminal activity. See Carlson v. State, 940 S.W.2d 776 (Tex.App.—Austin 1997). The jury found Reina used a deadly weapon during the commission of the offenses. Because we conclude the evidence does not factually support the jury’s verdicts against Reina on either offense, we will reverse the judgment of conviction and remand the cause for a new trial. Because we remand the cause for a new trial, we will address Reina’s double…