Ly v. State

OPINION

TAFT, Justice.

A jury found appellant, Tony Ly, guilty of aggravated perjury, and the court assessed punishment at three-years confinement. Appellant challenges the legal sufficiency of the evidence to prove: (1) he swore he was a member of the State Bar; and (2) his testimony was material. We affirm.

Background

On September 15, 1994, appellant was a witness in an appeal bond hearing in the justice court after a forcible entry and de-tainer suit. The landlord’s attorney called appellant to testify regarding the fixtures and contents of the leased premises. Appellant stated he had an…