Tolbert v. State

OPINION

WARREN, Justice.

Appellant was tried by the court and convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child younger than 14 years old. The court assessed punishment at 40 years confinement. Appellant brings four grounds of error challenging the constitutionality of article 38.071 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and the admission of a videotaped interview of the complainant. We affirm.

On May 16, 1984, appellant was indicted in Burleson County for the offense of aggravated sexual assault on a child under sections 22.011(a)(2)(B) and 22.021(a)(5) of the Texas Penal Code. Appellant…