Williams v. State

CATES, Judge.

The appellant was convicted of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to ten years imprisonment in the State penitentiary. From such judgment, he submits this appeal.

The defendant, Willie Williams, shot and injured one James Darnell with a shotgun. The evidence is conflicting as to whether the shooting was self-defense or not.

After the defense rested, the State called Lucinda Finkley as a rebuttal witness over the defense counsel’s objection. The record shows that the following then transpired :

■“Examination by Mr. Hendrix [prosecutor].

“Q. State your name ?

■“A.- Lucinda…