Ramirez v. State

OPINION

PATRICK A. PIRTLE, Justice.

Following a plea of not guilty, Appellant, Cody Ramirez, was convicted by a jury of aggravated assault of a public servant, 1 with an affirmative finding on use of a deadly weapon. 2 Punishment was assessed by the jury at confinement for life. Presenting two issues, Appellant questions whether (1) the trial court constructively denied his right to testify in violation of due process by indicating an intent to allow improper impeachment evidence and (2) the trial court erred in not submitting a jury charge that properly instructed it regarding the affirmative…