Hernandez v. State

CONCURRING OPINION

Evelyn V. Keyes, Justice

In his second issue, appellant, Nelson Alberto Hernandez, requests that this Court reform the trial court's judgment to reflect that he was convicted of assault, not of assault on a family member, as the information charged, the jury found, and the trial court held. I agree with the panel's denial of appellant's request. I write separately to emphasize the reasons for rejecting that request.

Contrary to appellant's claim, the designation of "assault-family member" in the information, jury charge, and judgment of this case conveys information important…