Heerema v. State

OPINION

BAKER, Justice.

John Robert Heerema, Jr. appeals from a conviction for unlawful carrying of a weapon. Tex.Penal Code Ann. § 46.02 (Vernon 1989). The trial court found Heerema guilty, sentenced him to one day in jail, and assessed a $100 fine. In one point of error, Heerema contends that the evidence is insufficient to support a finding that he carried a “club” because no evidence was presented that the instrument was specifically designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting serious bodily injury or death. We reverse and acquit.

Under section 46.02 of the Texas Penal Code, a…