Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Charles Melvin Daniels, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

May 14, 19801980 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 1199

Summary

The Court affirmed the murder conviction, holding that the inventory search of the impounded automobile was lawful, the evidence was sufficient, the appellant's statements were admissible as party admissions, and no jury misconduct occurred. The decision relied on established Fourth Amendment and evidentiary principles.