Simms v. State

MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

Three appellants were tried jointly, and each appealed from a conviction for aggravated assault on a peace officer. Each ap pellant’s punishment was assessed at two years in jail and their fines were set as follows: Jesse Albert Simms, $1,000.00; Mar-vid David Terrell, $500.00; Simon Simms, $250.00. These cases were docketed separately in this court but will be consolidated.

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