Clifton v. State

OPINION

DIXON W. HOLMAN, Justice.

Appellant Joe Lee Clifton appeals his conviction for assault with bodily injury. In a single point, he complains that the trial court erred by failing to instruct the jury on the issue of self-defense and by denying his motion for a new trial. Because the trial court did not err, we affirm the trial court’s judgment. 1

I. BACKGROUND

Appellant and Kyle Sanderfer dated for approximately two years. On September 14, 1998, Kyle invited Appellant over for dinner. After eating, the two began arguing because Appellant wanted to go home. Kyle tried to prevent Appellant…