Randy Shawn Brown, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the lower courts, holding that the trial judge did not abuse discretion by re‑reading portions of Latonya Williams' testimony that went beyond the jury's specific question, because the broader context was necessary to answer the jury's inquiry. The majority found the re‑reading proper under Article 36.28, V.A.C.C.P., and distinguished the Pugh case. Justice Maloney dissented, arguing the re‑reading exceeded the jury's request and was prejudicial.