Montalvo v. State

HAWKINS, Judge. —

Conviction is for the murder of Remigio Garza. Punishment, 20 years in the penitentiary.

The record is before us without statement of facts or bills of exception. An objection was lodged to the charge because it omitted any instruction on the issue of manslaughter. Without knowing what facts were proven, we are unable to appraise this objection. The explanation of the learned trial judge why he did not charge on “manslaughter” is satisfactory, and will bind this court in the absence of a showing that his reasons are unsupported by the facts.

After adjournment of the term of…