Alston v. State

Charged by separate complaint and information with having made an aggravated assault upon Octavia Tarpley, appellants were by agreement jointly tried. The jury found each of them guilty and assessed Astor Alston’s punishment at one year in jail and a fine of $500, while Mrs. Alston was assessed a $500 fine.

The information against Astor Alston alleged that he unlawfully and willfully “in and upon Octavia Tarpley did commit an aggravated assault; the said Astor Alston then and there being an adult male and the said Octavia Tarpley then and there being a female, and did then and there strike the…