Terry Don McAlister v. State

OPINION

TERRIE LIVINGSTON, Justice.

Appellant Terry Don McAlister was convicted by a jury of the offense of assault. The trial court then assessed his punishment at 30 days’ confinement in the Wichita County Jail, probated for one year, plus a $300 fine. On appeal, appellant contends that his conviction was time-barred. We affirm. 1

Background

Appellant was originally arrested for misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury to Amos McAlister, which took place on June 6, 1999. The original information was filed on July 9, 1999, under cause number 9202-E. Appellant contends another information was…