SAFARI v. STATE

No. 01-94-00751-CR.

961 S.W.2d 437 (1997)

David Deyton SAFARI, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Houston (1st Dist.).

August 29, 1997.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David Deyton Safari, Houston, for appellant.

John B. Holmes, Carol M. Cameron, Houston, for appellee.

Before HEDGES, COHEN and TAFT, JJ.


OPINION

HEDGES, Justice.

A jury found appellant, David Deyton Safari, guilty of unauthorized use of an automobile, and assessed punishment at 10 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. In four points of error, appellant argues that (1) the trial court erred in allowing a defense witness to invoke his right to remain silent and not testify after direct examination had begun; (2) trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance; (3) the trial court erred in failing...

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