J. CURTISS BROWN, Chief Justice.
Appeal is taken from a conviction for attempted capital murder of a peace officer.
The jury found John Michael Mason (appellant or Mason) guilty as charged. The jury set punishment at life imprisonment. Appellant contends he was improperly denied a mistrial when the state made reference in its jury argument to his failure to testify on his own behalf. We agree.
The only facts relevant to the sole ground of error involve...
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