State v. Gibson

HIGGINS, Commissioner.

Junior Ernest Gibson, charged with assault on Minnie Gibson with intent to kill with malice aforethought, was convicted by a jury which assessed his punishment at two years’ imprisonment. Sentence and judgment were rendered accordingly. § 559.180, RSMo 1969, V.A.M.S. (Appeal taken prior to January 1, 1972.)

Appellant does not question the sufficiency of evidence to sustain his conviction; and the evidence would permit the jury to find: that on May 18, 1970, at approximately 10 p. m., Minnie Gibson, estranged wife of defendant, left a tavern in St. James, Missouri, with…