Peter Kemph v. The State of Texas--Appeal from County Court at Law No 8 of Bexar County

CONCURRING OPINION
No. 04-98-00943-CR
Peter KEMPH,
Appellant
v.
The STATE of Texas,
Appellee
From the County Court at Law No. 8, Bexar County, Texas
Trial Court No. 696067
Honorable Karen Crouch, Judge Presiding

Opinion by: Phil Hardberger, Chief Justice

Concurring opinion by: Alma L. L pez, Justice

Sitting: Phil Hardberger, Chief Justice

Alma L. L pez, Justice

Karen Angelini, Justice

Delivered and Filed: November 24, 1999

I reluctantly concur with the majority opinion regarding the requirement for a jury instruction on the issue of self-defense against multiple assailants. The state of the law in this area clearly requires this court to reverse the trial court's judgment; however, on these facts the reversal seems to unfairly prejudice law enforcement officers who have sworn to uphold the laws of this state and who are routinely thrust into life-threatening situations to protect the public.

Alma L. L pez, Justice

PUBLISH