Desmond Juwon Woods v. State
06-15-00068-CR
| Tex. App. | Dec 29, 2015Background
- Woods was convicted of theft of copper wire valued under $20,000.
- The trial occurred in the 76th District Court of Morris County, Texas (Trial Court No. 10,976CR).
- Woods was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment.
- On appeal, Woods challenged the sufficiency of the evidence supporting guilt, focusing on identity.
- The court's memorandum opinion addresses Woods’ sole point of error and references companion cause number 06-15-00063-CR.
- The appellate standard of review applies a sufficiency analysis under Jackson v. Virginia and Brooks v. State.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity sufficiency of evidence | Woods argues the evidence does not prove identity | State contends evidence links Woods to the theft | Sufficiency established; conviction affirmed |
Key Cases Cited
- Brooks v. State, 323 S.W.3d 893 (Tex. Crim. App. 2010) (standard for sufficiency review; weighing evidence by jury)
- Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 (U.S. 1979) (constitutional standard for sufficiency of evidence)
- Hooper v. State, 214 S.W.3d 9 (Tex. Crim. App. 2007) (requirements for sufficiency review; deference to jury)
- Clayton v. State, 235 S.W.3d 772 (Tex. Crim. App. 2007) (sufficiency analysis framework; hypothetically correct jury)
- Malik v. State, 953 S.W.2d 234 (Tex. Crim. App. 1997) (definition of hypothetically correct jury charge)