Sandoval v. State

Hunstein, Justice.

Jorge Luna Sandoval was convicted of the murder of Roger Dale Powell.1 He appeals from the denial of his motion for a new trial.

1. Evidence was adduced that appellant, together with Jose Cantu and two others, went to a bar operated by the victim. After the victim ordered Cantu to leave the bar, an altercation ensued during which appellant wrestled with the victim and grabbed a gun the victim was carrying. Witnesses testified that appellant, pointing the gun at the people in the bar, left the building and got into the front passenger seat of the car driven by Cantu. The…