Scott v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice ROSS.

Michael L. Scott was found guilty by a jury of indecency with a child by contact. See Tex. Pen.Code Ann. § 21.11(a)(1) (Vernon 2003). The jury assessed punishment at seven years’ imprisonment. Scott appeals, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence to support his conviction and the trial court’s refusal to include a charge on assault by offensive or provocative contact. We affirm.

Sufficiency of the Evidence

Scott was convicted of indecency with his stepdaughter, A.H., eleven years old at the time Scott last touched her. The jury heard A.H.’s initial interview…