Causey v. State

KRUEGER, Judge.

The conviction is for the offense of aggravated assault. The punishment assessed is confinement in the county jail for a period of six months and a fine of $500.00.

The State’s evidence, as reflected by the record, shows that on the 8th day of January, 1944, appellant, without any cause or provocation, cut Sergeant Bprt W-. Saunders, inflicting serious wounds upon him. Appellant did not testify or offer any' affirmative defense.

His first complaint relates to the action of the court in declining to grant his first application for a continuance based on the absence’ of Sgt. Martin…