BENHAM, Judge.
Appellant was convicted of escape. On appeal, he claims that he was denied the right to a fair trial by a jury of his peers through the district attorney's use of peremptory strikes to remove black people from the jury. He also argues that his right to a fair trial was compromised by his being tried in prison clothing.
1. Appellant contends that he should not have been tried before a jury in prison garb because his appearance unduly prejudiced...
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