Brown v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was indicted and tried for murder in the first degree. The jury found him guilty of murder in the second degree and fixed his punishment at 15 years in the penitentiary. Throughout the trial proceedings appellant was represented by counsel of his choice. After sentence was imposed, the appellant gave notice of appeal and trial counsel represents him on this appeal.

There was no motion to exclude the State’s evidence. Appellant requested the affirmative charge which was refused. A motion for a new trial was made and, after a hearing, this motion was overruled and denied.

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