CURTIS v. STATE

No. 12-82-0078-CR.

669 S.W.2d 847 (1984)

Lonnie CURTIS, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Tyler.

April 5, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Grover Russell, Jr., Center, for appellant.

John S. Walker, Dist. Atty., Center, for appellee.


COLLEY, Justice.

Curtis was convicted of murder by a jury who assessed his punishment at ninety-nine years confinement.

Curtis testified in his own defense during the guilt-innocence phase and claims he was improperly impeached by the use of an "extraneous offense." He also contends that the trial court erred in overruling his motion for new trial based on jury misconduct. We affirm.

When a defendant becomes a witness in his own behalf, he is subject...

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