Jaime Casas Juarez, Jr. v. State

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS

TWELFTH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT

TYLER, TEXAS

JAIME CASAS JUAREZ, JR.,

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APPEAL FROM THE 241ST

APPELLANT

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JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF

THE STATE OF TEXAS,

APPELLEE

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SMITH COUNTY, TEXAS

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Jaime Casas Juarez, Jr. appeals his conviction for aggravated assault against a public servant. In one issue, Appellant argues that the trial court erred in refusing to submit to the jury his request for an instruction on the statutory defense of necessity. We reverse and remand.

Background

Appellant was charged by indictment with aggravated assault on a public servant by…