Carter v. State

ARNOT, Chief Justice.

The jury convicted Charles Teal Carter of aggravated assault,1 found the enhancement paragraphs to be true, and assessed his punishment at 30 years confinement and a $10,-000 fine.2 We affirm.

On May 31, 1994, appellant went to the Eagle’s Nest bar where he met Michael Lloyd Terrell, and the two began drinking together. Lana Kay Merritt and her friend were also at the bar. When the four decided to go to another bar, appellant drove them in his vehicle. After they arrived, Merritt’s friend left the group.

Sometime later, appellant, Merritt, and Terrell left in appellant’s…