Pimentel v. State

CANTU, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for murder. TEX.PENAL CODE ANN. § 19.-02 (Vernon Supp.1986). Appellant was indicted for capital murder, but was found guilty of the lesser offense of murder. The jury assessed punishment at 80 years’ confinement.

Appellant’s first five grounds of error complain of actions by the trial court in overruling his special requested instructions on lesser included offenses. The jury was charged on capital murder, murder, voluntary manslaughter, transferred intent and self defense. Appellant requested instructions on aggravated assault by causing…