Raymond Manning, Appellant v. the State of Texas

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the Texas Court of Appeals, holding that the trial judge did not abuse discretion in admitting evidence of a cocaine metabolite because the evidence was relevant to the charged offense and all Rule 403 balancing factors favored admissibility. Accordingly, the conviction stands and the case was remanded for further review of any remaining issues. Justice Price filed a concurring opinion arguing the evidence was irrelevant but agreeing that the error did not prejudice the appellant.