Doyle v. State

OPINION

Appeal is taken from a conviction for retaliation. Y.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 36.-06. After finding appellant guilty the jury assessed punishment, enhanced by two prior convictions, at life.

Appellant was convicted of threatening to kill Judge Dan Gibbs on or about May 27, 1978, in retaliation for Gibbs’ service as a public servant.

Appellant alleges that the evidence is insufficient to support the conviction. 1 Because of the odd nature of this case, a full recitation of the facts leading to appellant’s alleged threat against Judge Gibbs is necessary.

In March of 1971 Judge Gibbs was a…