Nunez v. State

OPINION

BARAJAS, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a jury conviction for the offense of forgery. The court assessed punishment at five years’ imprisonment in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice probated for seven years and a $6,000 fine. We reverse the judgment of the trial court.

I. SUMMARY OF THE EVIDENCE

At trial, the State utilized the testimony of Joel Hinojosa. He testified that he was injured at work when some pipes fell on his foot and broke his ankle. In September of 1990, he hired Appellant, a childhood acquaintance, to represent him in his…