Dooley v. State

CHARLES HOLCOMB, Justice.

A jury found Peggy Dooley (“Appellant”) guilty of the felony offense of retaliation and assessed her punishment at four years’ imprisonment and a $10,000.00 fine, both of which were probated. Appellant was placed on community supervision for five years. She presents eight issues on appeal for our review. We will affirm.

The evidence reflects that Appellant and Cynthia Delio (“Delio”) had been acquaintances of Scottie Welch (“Scottie”). When Scottie died, leaving an estate valued at approximately $400,000.00, Appellant moved in with Scottie’s husband, Howard Welch…