Johnson v. State

OPINION

PAUL PRESSLER, Justice.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of aggravated sexual assault. The trial court assessed punishment, enhanced by a prior conviction, at confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections for twenty-five years. We reverse and remand.

Complainant was walking home after attempting to visit someone at the Harris County Jail. Appellant approached her in his cab, allegedly brandished a gun, and ordered her to get into the car. Appellant drove to an apartment complex and sexually assaulted complainant. Complainant was later able to escape from the car as it was stopped…