Milton v. State

OPINION

MURPHY, Justice.

James Milton, appellant, was found guilty of aggravated assault and punishment was assessed by the jury at seven years confinement. Appellant complains on appeal of alleged errors in the jury charge and of a prior conviction improperly being considered during the punishment phase. Additionally, appellant contends the trial court erroneously limited his cross-examination of a witness for the state. We find no error and affirm.

Appellant and the deceased, Audrey Hunt, lived together at 8305½ Corinth, in Houston, as husband and wife for a period of approximately one year,…