Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Antonio Sierra, Appellant v. the State of Texas

April 1, 20092009 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 467

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals held that the evidence was legally sufficient to support the jury's finding that Sierra used his SUV as a deadly weapon while intoxicated, reversing the lower appellate court and remanding for further factual review. Justice Meyers dissented, arguing the deadly weapon finding was improper because the vehicle's use was not reckless or dangerous.