Smith v. State

OPINION

TREVATHAN, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for aggravated assault on a correctional officer. A jury found appellant, Willie Smith, guilty and assessed punishment at 20-years confinement. In one point of error, appellant argues that his conviction is barred by double jeopardy. We disagree with appellant and affirm his conviction. Background

While incarcerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division, appellant assaulted a correctional officer. The TDCJ-ID held a disciplinary hearing and appellant was determined to be guilty of violating Level…