Weaver v. State

OPINION

THOMAS, Justice.

After a jury convicted Vernon Ellis Weaver of aggravated assault, the trial court assessed punishment at three years’ confinement and a $1,000 fine. In a single point of error, Weaver contests the constitutionality of the statutory exemption from jury service for persons over sixty-five years of age. We overrule the point of error and, accordingly, affirm the trial court’s judgment.

WEAVER’S CLAIMS

Weaver contends that the trial court erred in failing to quash his indictment and declare unconstitutional the exemption for persons over sixty-five years of age. He argues…