Helton v. Commonwealth

STANLEY, Commissioner.

Under three indictments and separate trials the appellant, Herman “Fats” Helton, was convicted of maliciously striking and wounding another with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill 'him. In one case his punishment was fixed' at confinement in the penitentiary for 14 years, and in the others, 10 years each. These offenses were committed in Knox County in February, 1950. By agreement, the venue of the trials was changed to Laurel County. Twelve indictments were returned against the appellant, Helton, in connection with other parties.

The Commonwealth proved that a group…