Dingler v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

The conviction is for aggravated assault, with a prior conviction alleged for enhancement; the punishment, 120 days in jail and a fine of $100.00.

The information charged that appellant, an adult male, committed an aggravated assault upon a female.

The evidence shows that the assaulted party was the wife of the appellant, age 26, and that they were alone in their home after 5:30 p.m. when the alleged offense was committed.

The testimony of the state shows that a neighbor heard a commotion and screaming in appellant’s house. The landlord was, called. Then the police were called.…