THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997
Style: Manso v. State, No. 85,529

Facts: Manso was convicted of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murderand was sentenced to death. On appeal, he argues that two of the attempted murderconvictions are not supported by the evidence. Regarding his death sentence, appellantargues that the trial court made numerous errors in ruling on admissibility of testimony,the propriety of arguments, and other procedural matters, in instructing the jury, and in itsfindings in support of the death sentence

Issues: (1) Whether the convictions should be reversed.

(2) Whether the death sentence should be reversed.