Drew Ryser v. State

OPINION

HARVEY BROWN, Justice.

Houston Police Department Officer Drew Ryser’s use of force while arresting a burglary suspect, C. Holley, led to a police department internal investigation, termination of Ryser’s employment, and criminal charges against him. A jury convicted Ryser of the Class A misdemeanor offense of official oppression. 1 The trial court assessed punishment at six months’ confinement but suspended the sentence and placed Ryser on community supervision for two years.’

Ryser contends that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction. In four other issues, he also…