Hurst v. State

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Appellant was indicted for the unlawful killing of Clyde Ottis Alverson, III by shooting him with a shotgun. A jury found appellant guilty of first degree manslaughter and fixed his punishment at ten years in the State penitentiary. After sentence was imposed appellant gave notice of appeal.

The State's evidence was sufficient to prove appellant's guilt beyond any reasonable doubt. Appellant's sole contention in defense, that the shooting was accidental, was…