Grissett v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Appellant, Timothy K. Grissett, was convicted of aggravated assault by shooting William Todd Chapman in the abdomen with a deadly weapon, to-wit a pistol; he appeals the order of the trial court denying his motion for new trial. At trial appellant admitted the shooting but claimed self-defense. Held:

1. Appellant asserts the trial court erred in instructing the jury on “flight.” On appeal mere error will not justify reversal of a judgment of conviction; in order for reversal of judgment of conviction to be warranted, the error must constitute reversible error. See…