Hawksley v. State

Frank Holt, Justice.

A jury found appellant guilty of burglary, aggravated assault, criminal mischief, and two counts of battery and imposed sentences totalling ten years. All charges stem from an incident occurring around 7:30 a.m., February 27, 1980, when the appellant entered an apartment occupied by Cathy Chastain and Robert Clayton. A fight erupted. Chastain and Clayton received injuries requiring medical treatment.

We first consider appellant’s argument that the court erred in admitting into evidence, over appellant’s objections, proof of disorderly conduct, escape, and criminal mischief…