Herrera v. State

OPINION

CHAPA, Chief Justice.

Appellant was tried by a jury and found guilty of obstruction. Punishment was assessed at nine years confinement and a five-thousand dollar fine. Appellant complains that the State engaged in improper voir dire and opening statement, that the jury charge was incorrect, and that the evidence was insufficient to support the jury’s verdict. We affirm.

While appellant was incarcerated in the Guadalupe County jail on a separate offense, one of his cellmates became violent and belligerent with a detention officer. Additional officers were summoned to assist in restraining…