Shanks v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice ROSS.

Thomas Shanks appeals from his conviction for assault on a public servant. He was convicted by a jury and sentenced to twenty years’ imprisonment.

Shanks contends that the State wrongfully failed to provide him with evidence material to his defense and to sentencing, that the trial court erred by failing to charge the jury on the State’s burden of proof on extraneous offense allegations, and that the trial court erred by failing to define “reasonable doubt” in the punishment charge.

The evidence shows that after going to a shower, Shanks left the door open and…