Valverde v. State

OPINION

Opinion by:

Sandee Bryan Marion, Chief Justice

Benny Cavazos Valverde was convicted by a jury of murder. On appeal, Valverde contends the evidence is insufficient to support the jury’s rejection of his claim that he acted in self-defense. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

STANDARD OF REVIEW AND APPLICABLE LAW

To prevail on a claim of self-defense with the use of deadly force, a defendant must prove: (1) he would have been justified in using force against the other person; and (2) it was reasonable to believe that “deadly force [was] immediately necessary [for protection] against the…