Adams v. State

PRICE, Presiding Judge.

Conviction for assault with intent to murder. Punishment fixed at imprisonment for two years. Defendant appeals..

Motion for continuance on grounds of defendant’s illness was refused.

In support of the motion Dr. Thomas E. Bridges testified he had treated defendant for sclerosis (sic) of the liver since May, 1968; that he saw him on April 17, 1970,. at which time his liver was smaller and tender. He had not been resting as directed or following his prescribed diet; that if a great deal of emotional stress is involved he would not be alert enough to cooperate with his…