Maten v. State

OPINION

MIRABAL, Justice.

A jury found appellant, Jermaine Charles Maten, guilty of capital murder. The State did not seek the death penalty. The trial court assessed punishment at confinement for life. We affirm.

In his first point of error, appellant asserts the trial court committed reversible error in impaneling only 11 jurors to hear his trial, because, under Texas law, 12 jurors constitute a jury.

Appellant’s venire panel was assembled on a Friday. At the end of thé day, 12 venire-persons were selected to serve as the jury. The judge identified the jurors by name and number. He then…