Whaley v. State

OPINION

James T. Campbell, Justice

Appellant Dannie Whaley appeals from his conviction by jury of the offense of aggravated assault by threat with a deadly weapon1 and the resulting sentence of forty years of imprisonment.2 Appellant challenges his conviction through two issues. We will affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Background

Appellant was indicted for an aggravated assault by threat against his wife, Judy, by threatening her with bodily injury through the use of gasoline and a lighter.

Appellant’s wife filed for divorce but the couple was still living together. The events leading to…