Douglas v. State

OPINION

OSBORN, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for aggravated sexual assault. The jury found two enhancement allegations to be true and punishment was assessed at imprisonment for ninety-nine years. We affirm.

Appellant’s sole point of error asserts that the evidence was insufficient to prove the alleged aggravating element, that by acts and words he placed the victim in fear of the imminent infliction of death or serious bodily injury. Tex.Penal Code Ann. sec. 22.021(a)(2) (Vernon Supp.1987).

Appellant’s primary argument is that despite the repeal of former Penal Code Section…