Hamilton v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
This is the third appeal taken in this case. See Hamilton v. State, 36 Texas Crim. Rep., 372, and Hamilton v. State, 40 Texas Crim. Rep., 464. The salient features of the evidence can readily be seen by referring to those previous cases and to the opinion below. Ho further statement necessary to illustrate any of the questions decided on this appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
HEHDERSOH, Judge.
Appellant was convicted of rape, and his punishment assessed at confinement in the penitentiary for a term of seven years, and he appeals.
Appellant made a motion for continuance, but whether it was the first, second, or some subsequent application is not shown. The diligence for the witnesses appéars to be conceded by the State (if the state'ment in the application be true). Appellant claimed the continuance on account of the absence of Hollingsworth and Spoonts, both residents of Bell County, and Palmer and 'Mrs. Charles Speck, both resi dents of Victoria County. Appellant…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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