Benjamin v. State

OPINION

W. C. DAVIS, Judge.

These are appeals from convictions for the offenses of murder and aggravated assault. The punishment is imprisonment for twelve years and two years, respectively.

The appellant in two grounds of error contends that the evidence is insufficient to support the conviction for the offense of murder. The appellant argues that the evidence shows the appellant acted in self-defense and that he acted “under the immediate influence of sudden passion arising from an adequate cause.” See V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 19.04.

The evidence, reviewed in a light most favorable to the…