Anthony Randolph Ferrel, Appellant v. the State of Texas

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas reversed the Court of Appeals' judgment, holding that Ferrel was not entitled to a lesser‑included offense instruction on misdemeanor assault nor to a self‑defense instruction under § 9.31(a) because the evidence showed serious bodily injury and the use of deadly force. The case was remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion, and a concurring opinion noted disagreement on the self‑defense instruction issue.