Lighteard v. State

OPINION

ANGELINI, Justice.

Nature of the case

A jury found David L. Lighteard guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual assault. The court assessed punishment at fifty years confinement. In his first issue on appeal, Lighteard argues that the court erred in denying his motion for continuance and request for appointment of an expert to assist the defense. In his second issue, Lighteard alleges that the court erred in refusing to allow him to cross-examine a witness regarding her motive to testify in a manner to protect her interest in a civil suit. In his third issue, Lighteard contends that the…