Butler v. State

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for aggravated kidnapping. V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 20.04(a)(2). 1 After finding appellant guilty, the jury assessed punishment at ninety-nine years. Appellant also appeals the court’s orders revoking his probation and sentencing him to ten years each upon two original convictions for aggravated assault.

Appellant was convicted of intentionally abducting his wife on October 25,1979, with intent to use her as a shield or hostage.

In his first ground of error appellant complains that the evidence is insufficient to support the…