People v. Huffman

By information, the District Attorney of Los Angeles County charged the defendant with assault with a deadly weapon, in violation of section 245 of the Penal Code, in that on or about April 22, 1965, he did commit an assault with a deadly weapon upon Gus Bowie, Jr. It was also alleged that defendant had been convicted of grand larceny and served a prison sentence in the State of Oklahoma. Defendant pleaded not guilty and denied the prior conviction as alleged. Jury trial was waived personally by defendant and all counsel. Defendant was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. No…