Spiers v. State

OPINION ON APPELLANT’S MOTION FOR REHEARING

BROWN, Commissioner.

Appellant’s motion for rehearing is granted. Our prior PER CURIAM opinion is withdrawn.

Appellant was convicted of aggravated assault. The punishment, enhanced by two prior felony convictions under V.T.C.A., Penal Code, Sec. 12.42(d), was assessed at life imprisonment.

In support of the enhancement provisions of the indictment the State offered in evidence certified copies of two prior convictions in the State of Mississippi. One conviction was for burglary in cause number 2,658. The other was for assault with intent to commit…