Joseph Bradley v. State

Appellant was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon. He stipulated that he was a convicted felon. A jury found him guilty as charged to both offenses.

Prior to trial, the parties agreed that evidence establishing why the victim sought a restraining order against appellant would not be introduced at trial unless the defense opened the door to its admission. After the trial court determined that the door was opened, the victim was permitted to testify that a few days before she obtained the restraining order, appellant…