People v. Nace

Opinion by

MR. JUSTICE DAY.

This is an appeal from a conviction of assault with the intent to commit murder in violation of C.R.S. 1963, 40-2-34. Appellant will be referred to as defendant.

A summary of the events leading to and culminating in the charge follows: Defendant’s son Ronny and the defendant had a strained relationship which had existed for several years. The continual feuding led to Ronny’s being evicted from the family home. Several days later Ronny returned to the house for the alleged purpose of securing “his” roofing tools so that he might work. There was a confrontation between…