James Steven Hightower, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas affirmed James Steven Hightower's aggravated robbery conviction, holding that the indictment gave sufficient notice, the evidence proved lack of consent and ownership, and the trial court did not abuse discretion in admitting testimony, a letter, or refusing a continuance. The Court also found no error in the jury argument concerning unrelated murders. Justice Odom dissented, arguing that the jury argument was improper and should have been excluded.