Brooks v. State

Sognier, Chief Judge.

Bennie Brooks was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with intent to rape, and false imprisonment stemming from an attack on a former coworker. He appeals.

1. Appellant first contends the trial court committed reversible error by failing to give curative instructions to the jury after two statements the victim made during her testimony placed his character into evidence. The victim testified that at about 7:00 p.m. on March 9, 1990, appellant, with whom she was acquainted because both were employed in the administrative offices of a…