State v. Gallegos

DUNN, Justice.

Appellant Manuel Gallegos appeals from a jury verdict finding him guilty of the crime of aggravated assault. We affirm.

During the afternoon of August 24, 1980, appellant attended a picnic which was sponsored by his employer. After leaving the picnic, he went to the hospital where his wife, Mrs. Gallegos, was employed. While Mrs. Gallegos was driving them home, she and appellant argued and appellant hit her. She stopped the car and attempted to flee. Appellant held her shoulder, but Mrs. Gallegos escaped from the car and ran across the street. Felix Carbajal was in his car nearby…