Hamm v. State

BOWEN. W. SIMMONS, Supernumerary Circuit Judge.

Eight years in the penitentiary for assault with intent to murder W. O. Foster. Trial below and here in forma pauperis with appointed counsel.

The alleged victim, W. O. Foster, was at home with his family and Deputy Sheriff L. W. Wagnon, when about 9:00 p. m., March 25, 1974, the occupants heard shots or explosions outside which indicated some gunshots were being directed toward the residence.

Wagnon went outside to the carport to investigate and turned the porch light on. Not seeing anyone, he turned the lights off and went in another direction.…