Shockley v. State

Appellant-defendant was jointly indicted with Jide Irons for assault with intent to murder Clyde R. Goodwin, Sr., who was appellant's brother-in-law. Appellant was convicted as charged. The trial judge fixed punishment at eighteen years imprisonment. He was declared an indigent and is represented here by appointed and competent counsel.

The two defendants were tried separately pursuant to law. Irons was tried and convicted of assault with intent to murder Goodwin. This conviction was prior to the trial of appellant. An appeal was taken to this court and dismissed, on Iron's motion, after…