Martinez v. State

OPINION

KELTNER, Justice.

This is an appeal of Martinez’s conviction by a jury of attempted murder pursuant to TEX.PENAL CODE ANN. secs. 15.01, 19.-02 (Vernon Supp.1987). The jury assessed punishment at fifteen years in the Texas Department of Corrections.

We affirm.

Martinez went to his place of employment (Texas Waste Management) on Saturday to collect his paycheck. However, a new company policy delayed issuance of checks until the following Monday. Annoyed with this policy Martinez confronted his supervisor, David Smith. Martinez, after repeatedly demanding his paycheck, finally drew a gun.…