Vincent John Zahorik v. State

OPINION

J. Brett Busby, Justice

Appellant Vincent John Zahorik appeals his conviction for making a false report to a police officer or law enforcement agency, challenging the legal sufficiency of the evidence to support his conviction. We hold the evidence is legally insufficient to support appellant’s conviction because the State did not offer evidence that appellant made his report in bad faith and for reasons other than to obtain action on a valid grievance. We therefore reverse his conviction and render a judgment of acquittal.

Background

Appellant testified at trial. According to appellant’s…