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Harris v. State

Citations

  • 489 S.W.2d 303
  • 1973 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 2359

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  • noting that to establish prejudice defendant must show that witnesses were no longer available, that their testimony would be material and relevant, and that he exercised due diligence in attempting to find and produce them
  • a prejudice claim based on unavailable witnesses must include proof establishing, inter alia , that the witnesses' testimony might be material and relevant to accused's case
  • defendant could not show that his defense was impaired where defendant failed to offer any evidence on his attempts to find the potential witnesses or evidence that they were material or relevant
  • appellant testified that one missing witness knew undercover officer in whose presence offense was committed and that another missing witness accompanied undercover officer to location of the offense after it was committed; held, no showing of materiality or relevance
  • to show prejudice, defendant must show witnesses are unavailable, their testimony might be material and relevant to his case, and he has exercised due diligence in attempt to find them and produce them for trial
  • to show prejudice, defendant must show witnesses are unavailable, their testimony might be material and relevant to his case, and he has exercised due diligence in attempt to find them and produce them for trial

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Judges: Odom

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