Sylvia Ann Ledesma, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee; Christine Mendez, Appellant, v. the State of Texas…

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas reversed the Austin Court of Appeals and held that a conviction under V.T.C.A. §38.02 requires proof that the defendant knew the person requesting identification was a peace officer, and that the agreed‑case stipulation does not preclude a trier of fact from drawing reasonable inferences. The majority also found the stipulated facts sufficient to infer such knowledge. Separate opinions dissent on the adequacy of the evidence and on the application of the agreed‑case rule.