Chandler v. State

OPINION

KENNEDY, Justice.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of aggravated perjury as defined by Tex.Penal Code Ann. § 37.03 (Vernon 1974). His punishment was assessed by the court at confinement for two years, probated, and a fine of $500. We affirm.

The facts of the case can be summarized as follows: Appellant, an elected constable, and George Smith had an altercation at Smith’s Restaurant, where appellant was seen to pull a knife. During the investigation by Texas Rangers which ensued one Gary Blank first stated that he had not seen appellant pull a knife and then recanted and said he did see…