Simpson v. State

OPINION

TAFT, Justice.

A jury found appellant, Bruce Ray Simpson, guilty of assault by causing bodily injury. The trial court sentenced appellant to one year in jail, probated for two years, and a $2,000 fine. We consider whether appellant’s motion for new trial was timely presented. We affirm.

As appellant was leaving Beverly Ann Kastner’s apartment, an argument developed into a fight, during which appellant struck Kastner repeatedly in the head with his hand. At trial, appellant was the sole defense witness who testified concerning the events of the night in question.

In appellant’s sole point…