Foreman v. State

OPINION

FULLER, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for aggravated sexual assault. The jury assessed punishment at imprisonment for sixty years. We affirm.

Appellant’s sole point of error asserts that the evidence was insufficient to prove the alleged aggravating element, that by acts and words he placed the victim in fear of the imminent infliction of death or serious bodily injury. Tex.Penal Code Ann. sec. 22.021(a)(2) (Vernon Supp.1988).

Appellant’s primary argument is that, despite the repeal of former Penal Code Section 21.03, we should adhere to certain language in Rucker v. State,…