Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Obeline Arrevalo, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

January 24, 19731973 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 2666

Summary

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction and five‑year sentence, holding that the trial judge's written and oral communications with the jury did not constitute coercion, improper instruction, or abuse of discretion, and that no mistrial was required despite a temporary deadlock.