Hopper v. State

LEE ANN DAUPHINOT, JUSTICE,

dissenting.

Because I believe the majority incorrectly analyzes the law and the evidence of the deadly weapon finding, I must respectfully dissent.

The indictment charged Appellant with continuous family violence against Sandra and Starla, women with whom he had dating relationships within a period of twelve months- or less. He was accused of causing them bodily injury by hitting them and by impeding their breathing and of using and exhibiting his hands as a deadly weapon. He did not testify at trial. Appellant expresses his second point as

Appellant submits that there…