SEARS, Justice.
Appellant, a juvenile, was certified to stand trial as an adult, was convicted of capital murder and was assessed the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment. We affirm the conviction.
The central issue is whether the Juvenile Division of the Houston Police Department (H.P.D.) is a juvenile detention facility designated by the Juvenile District Courts as required by TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 51.09 (Vernon Supp. 1982-1983). We hold that it is...
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