IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
NO. WR-78,114-01
EX PARTE RONALD JAMES HAMILTON, JR.
ON APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
IN CAUSE NO. 901049-A IN THE 180 TH DISTRICT COURT
HARRIS COUNTY
Per curiam.
ORDER
This is a post-conviction application for a writ of habeas corpus filed pursuant to the
provisions of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 11.071.
In 2002, a jury convicted applicant of the offense of capital murder and returned
affirmative answers to the punishment issues submitted under Article 37.071.1 The trial
court, accordingly, set punishment at death. This Court affirmed applicant’s conviction and
1
Unless otherwise specified, all references to Articles refer to the Texas Code of
Criminal Procedure.
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sentence on direct appeal. Hamilton v. State, No. AP-74,523 (Tex. Crim. App. Oct. 13,
2004) (not designated for publication).
Applicant presents eleven allegations in his application in which he challenges the
validity of his conviction and sentence. The trial court entered findings of fact and
conclusions of law recommending that the relief sought be denied.
This Court has reviewed the record with respect to the allegations made by Applicant.
We agree with the trial judge’s recommendation and adopt the trial judge’s findings and
conclusions. Based upon the trial court’s findings and conclusions and our own review, we
deny relief.
IT IS SO ORDERED THIS THE 24TH DAY OF JUNE, 2015.
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Hamilton, Ronald James Jr.
Combined Opinion