Aaron Zane Somers v. State

IN THE TENTH COURT OF APPEALS No. 10-09-00387-CR AARON ZANE SOMERS, Appellant v. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee From the 272nd District Court Brazos County, Texas Trial Court No. 08-00910-CRF-272 OPINION Aaron Zane Somers was convicted of intoxication manslaughter. See TEX. PENAL CODE ANN. 49.08 (Vernon Supp. 2010). The jury assessed his punishment at twelve years in prison and a fine of $8,000. We affirm. BACKGROUND FACTS As social chairman for his fraternity, Somers planned a “jungle theme” party. The police responded to a noise complaint at the fraternity house at 11:45 p.m. on the night of…