Brian Douglas Barnstein v. State

COURT OF APPEALS

SECOND DISTRICT OF TEXAS

FORT WORTH

NO. 2-04-442-CR

BRIAN DOUGLAS BARNSTEIN APPELLANT

V

THE STATE OF TEXAS STATE

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FROM THE 355TH DISTRICT COURT OF HOOD COUNTY

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OPINION

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I. Introduction

A jury found Appellant Brian Douglas Barnstein guilty of criminal mischief for shooting and killing a Hereford bull worth more than $1,500. See Tex. Penal Code Ann. ' 28.03(b)(4)(A) (Vernon Supp. 2005). The jury assessed Barnstein=s punishment at 180 days= confinement and a $1,500 fine, and the trial court sentenced him accordingly. Barnstein raises four complaints on…