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RIVERA v. STATE

NO. 01-20-00062-CR.

639 S.W.3d 280 (2021)

Daniel RIVERA, Appellant v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

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

Opinion issued December 14, 2021.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kyle R. Sampson , Megan E. Bove , Sampson & Bove, LLC, 917 Franklin, Suite 220, Houston Texas 77002, for Appellant.

Kim K. Ogg , District Attorney, Harris County , Texas, Heather A. Hudson , Assistant District Assistant, 1201 Franklin, Ste. 600, Houston, Texas 77002, for Appellee.

Panel consists of Justices Goodman, Landau, and Countiss.

OPINION

While operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, Daniel Rivera tried to evade the police. During the ensuing high-speed pursuit, Rivera struck a concrete highway pillar. One of his passengers was killed in the accident.

Rivera was later indicted and tried for felony murder. The jury...

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