Mary Alice Palacios v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Chief Justice VALDEZ.

Appellant, Mary Alice Palacios, was convicted of official oppression by intentionally or knowingly subjecting Leroy Trevino and Francisco De Luna III to an arrest that she knew was unlawful. See Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 39.03(a)(1) (West, Westlaw through 3d C.S.). She was sentenced to thirty days’ confinement in the county jail and assessed a fine of $4,000 for each count. 1 However, the sentences were suspended, and appellant was placed on community supervision for six months. By several issues, appellant challenges the convictions. 2 We reverse and render…