OPINION
Thе conviction is for the possession of marihuana; the punishment, ten years imprisonment.
The appellant’s first ground оf error urging that the trial court erroneously overruled his motion for change of venue is without merit. The appellant’s motion, filed after the jury was selected, was not in writing and was not supported by his own affidavit or the affidavits of two crеdible persons, residents of the county where the prosecution was instituted as required by Article 31.03, Vernon’s Ann.C.C. P. The motion alleged that the majority of the members of the jury panel were acquainted with and friends of the district attorney and the arresting officers. These are not sufficient grounds for change of venue.
Appellant’s second ground of errоr is that “The district court erred in denying defendant’s request that the veniremen be allowed to clear the courtroоm and the hall . in order to permit him to change from prison clothes to civilian clothes without being prejudiced in being seen in prison clothes.”
The portion of the record relief upon by the appellant for this ground of error is not clear. It appears the jury panel reported to the courtroom prior to trial while the appellant was present. Just after the jury panel had been seated by the bailiff, the court excused them for a fiftеen minute recess. The appellant’s counsel then requested the court to give the jury time enough to “cleаr the hall.” The reason for the request was not stated at that time. The court responded, “There isn’t any placе for jurys (sic) to go except to stand in the hall in this courthouse.” The record then reflects that there was a “hushed сonference” had at the bench between the court and counsel. Following the conference the appellant’s counsel dictated the following into the record, ". . . prior to or immediately after the Jury Panel adjourned I made a request which I would like to designate a motion that ample time be allowed for the entire Jury Panel to clear the hall before the Defendant was taken out into the hall among them dressed in prison uniform. This request was dеnied. The Defendant at that time was taken out and hurried through the Jury Panel by the deputy in a prison uniform in their presencе and in their view which . I feel is prejudicial and I object to the denying of that request.”
The record does not refleсt the type of clothing the appellant was wearing, other than the statement made by the defense counsеl in his "objection.” Apparently, the appellant changed to the clothing he desired and felt suitable. No reаson is
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given why he was not so dressed when he announced ready for trial. Whether the objection was timely made cannot be ascertained from the record. There is nothing in the record to show that any juror observed the manner in which the appellant was dressed. The appellant did not request that the jury panel be dismissed nor request any other relief. Error has not been shown. See and compare Ephraim v. State,
Appellant’s third ground of error is that “The distriсt court erred in refusing to grant defendant’s motion for mistrial after the prosecution made improper remarks in the presence of the veniremen regarding defendant’s past criminal record and the fact that he would not bе entitled to probation if found guilty.”
During voir dire examination of the jury panel, a prospective juror asked the distriсt attorney whether or not they could consider probation. The district attorney replied in the affirmative and thе court informed the district attorney that no application for probation had been made in the casе. Appellant’s counsel then asked leave of the court to make application for probation. The district attorney said, “He is not entitled to it ... he is not entitled to probation.” After a conference at the bench the court stated:
“THE COURT: Let the Record show a Juror asked about probation the Court instructed Mr. Harrison the District Attоrney that no application had been made for probation as required by law. Thereafter Defense Cоunsel arose and asked leave to file such an application retroactive and then at the discussiоn at the Bench out of the presents (sic) of the Jury the District Attorney informed the Court and Counsel that the Defendant was nоt eligible for probation. The motion is overruled. And you have your exception. Now, can your Defendant swear that he is eligible for probation?
“(DEFENSE COUNSEL): No, sir.
“THE COURT: Very well. Let the Record further show that the Defendant cannot make an oаth that he has never been convicted of a felony before in this or in any other state.”
No error is shown.
The appellant’s lаst two grounds of error urge that the evidence is insufficient because there was a “clear break” in the chain of custody of the marihuana introduced and the testimony of the arresting officer was “suspect and lacked credibility.”
The record shows a completed chain of custody of the material introduced into evidence, which wаs identified as marihuana by a State Department of Public Safety chemist. Furthermore, the arresting officer, who by his training and experience was shown to be an expert in the identification of marihuana, testified he took from the аppellant’s shirt pocket what he identified as a marihuana “roach.” Other marihuana and narcotic paraphernalia, which were taken from the automobile occupied by the appellant and others, were also introduced into evidence. The evidence is sufficient to sustain the jury’s verdict. See Alcala v. State,
Appellant’s last two grounds of error are overruled.
The judgment is affirmed.
Opinion approved by the Court.