FERREL v. STATE

No. 14-97-00936-CR.

16 S.W.3d 861 (2000)

Anthony Randolph FERREL, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Houston (14th Dist.).

April 13, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John Brice Carroll, Houston, for appellant.

Barbara Anne Drumheller, Houston, for appellee.

Panel consists of Justices MAURICE E. AMIDEI, EDELMAN, and WITTIG.


MAJORITY OPINION

DON WITTIG, Justice.

This was a short-lived bar room fight. After the trial judge refused appellant Anthony Randolph Ferrel's requested instructions on self defense, apparent danger and misdemeanor assault, a jury convicted appellant of aggravated assault. Appellant was sentenced by the jury to six years confinement and a $2,500 fine. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Background

Appellant was involved in an altercation...

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