Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District (Eastland) March 29, 2001, 11-99-00346-CR (Mendez v. State)

Opinion

WRIGHT, Justice.

Appellant pleaded guilty before a jury to murder, and the jury assessed his punishment at confinement for 99 years. We affirm.

Following three to four days of drinking and methamphetamine use, appellant shot the victim while she was at work at a convenience store. Appellant was apprehended at the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the emergency room.