State v. Brown

OPINION

ANDERSON, G. BARRY, Justice.

This appeal arises from appellant Adol-phus Brown’s convictions of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a pistol without a permit. Brown shot and wounded M.L. during a child-visitation altercation. During the omnibus hearing, Brown testified that he had a permit for the pistol he used to shoot M.L. At trial, Brown asserted claims of self-defense and defense of others and testified on his own behalf. On direct examination, Brown admitted that he did not have a permit for the pistol used to shoot M.L. On cross-examination, the State impeached Brown…