Wright v. State

TYSON, Judge.

The indictment against David Wright charged him with the felonious assault with a shotgun on James Goolesby, a deputy sheriff of Jackson County, Alabama, said deputy being in the performance of his lawful duties. 1 The Jury found the appellant guilty as charged, and judgment and sentence fixed punishment at ten years imprisonment.

Deputy Sheriff James Goolesby testified that on March 9, 1972, he was on routine patrol in the Town Creek Community in Jackson County, Alabama, at about 2:00 p. m., being in uniform, and driving a sheriff’s vehicle. He stopped to examine a pasture area…