Bryson v. State

OPINION ON STATE’S PETITION FOR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW

WHITE, Judge.

After a trial by the court, appellant John D. Bryson was convicted of the misdemean- or offense of official oppression, V.T.C.A. Penal Code, § 39.02(a)(1) and his punishment assessed at confinement in the Cameron County Jail for a period of ninety days and a fine of $1,000.00, probated for a term of one year. 1 On direct appeal appellant complained that the trial court erred in finding that he “acted under color of his office or employment.” The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s judgment and remanded the cause for an…