McBee v. State

OPINION

COHEN, Justice.

Appellant filed this writ of habeas corpus, claiming his prosecution for being a felon in possession of firearm was barred by the doctrine of collateral estoppel. The trial judge denied relief. We affirm.

Procedural History

Appellant was tried in no. 746,077 in the 179th District Court of Harris County for aggravated assault, and on July 15, 1997, a jury found him not guilty.

Less than 24 hours later, on July 16, 1997, appellant was charged by complaint in no. 758,068 in the 179th District Court with possessing a firearm. On July 17, 1997, appellant moved to dismiss no.…