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RUFFIN v. STATE

Nos. PD-1482-07, PD-1483-07, PD-1484-07, PD-1485-07, PD-1486-07, PD-1487-07, PD-1488-07, PD-1489-07.

270 S.W.3d 586 (2008)

Stephen RUFFIN, Appellant v. The STATE of Texas.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas.

December 10, 2008.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Franklyn Mickelsen, Dallas TX, Lydia M.V. Brandt, Richardson, TX, for appellant.

Catherine Ferguson-Gilbert, Asst. D.A., Gatesville, TX, Jeffrey L. Van Horn, States Attorney, Austin, TX, for State.

OPINION

COCHRAN, J., delivered the opinion of the unanimous Court.

Appellant was charged with first-degree aggravated assault by shooting at ten police officers during an armed "standoff" on his rural property in Coryell County. He contended that he was suffering from severe delusions and believed that he was shooting at Muslims, not police officers. He intended to shoot, but not at a public servant. The trial judge excluded testimony by appellant...

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