Ferrel v. State

55 S.W.3d 586 (2001)

Anthony Randolph FERREL, Appellant,

v.

The STATE of Texas.

No. 1195-00.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas.

September 12, 2001.

Don D. Becker, Houston, for Appellant.

Alan Curry, Asst. Dist. Atty., Houston, Matthew Paul, State's Attorney, Austin, for the State.

OPINION

KEASLER, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, which KELLER, P.J., and MEYERS, WOMACK, and HERVEY, JJ., joined.

During an altercation at Cornbread's pool hall and bar, Anthony Randolph Ferrel hit William Patrick McManus in the mouth with a full beer bottle. McManus fell straight back, hit his head on the floor, and…