Young v. State

OPINION

DOUGLAS, Judge.

The conviction is for aggravated assault. A prior conviction was alleged for enhancement. The jury assessed punishment at fifteen years.

The sole contention of appellant is that the court erred in allowing appellant’s wife, Sandra Gould, to testify against him contrary to Article 38.11, V.A.C.C.P. The evidence is uncontradicted that appellant drove his Ford automobile into a Volkswagen automobile occupied by Tommy Gould, Louis Graigo and appellant’s wife. When the appellant’s wife was called, a hearing was held outside the presence of the jury. The State admitted, and it…