Reese v. State

The defendant was indicted for assault with intent to murder, and was convicted of shooting at another, with recommendation that he be punished as for a misdemeanor. The judge regarded the recommendation of the jury and sentenced the defendant to serve twelve months in the chain-gang. The defendant moved for a new trial on the usual general grounds, and, at the hearing, amended his motion by adding six special grounds. The alleged errors of which complaint is made may be divided into four *611classes: (1) that the verdict is contrary to evidence; (2) that the court erred in refusing to declare a…