Sharp v. State

Appellant was indicted in the circuit court of Ashley County for the crime of murder in the first degree for shooting and 'killing Bill Jones, on May 23, 1927, who was passing his premises in an automobile, in company with Boy Bobbins, Lee Bobbins and Bank Norrell. Bill Crow Sharp, son of appellant, and Buss Jordan were with appellant when the killing occurred, and all three were indicted fur the crime. Appellant interposed the plea of self-defense to the charge, and, on the trial of the cause, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, and, as a punishment therefor, was adjudged to serve a…