Bower v. State

The defendant was convicted of assault with intent to murder. His motion for new trial, was overruled, and he excepted. The State’s evidence showed an unprovoked, serious shooting of the victim with a shotgun, maiming her for life. The defendant contended that the shooting was accidental. So far as the general grounds are concerned, he is without doubt guilty. On the call of the case the court appointed counsel for the defendant. His counsel made a motion for continuance on several grounds. We commend him for his able services in the trial of the case, as well as for the able manner in which…