Stockard v. State

TYSON, Judge.

The appellant was charged with assault with intent to murder one Giles Anderson. Appellant was duly arraigned on August 5, 1974, accompanied by counsel, and entered a plea of not guilty. The cause was set for trial for October 15, 1974, and on October 16, 1974, the trial commenced. On October 18, 1974, the jury found the appellant guilty of assault and battery, and the trial court entered judgment on this same date, setting sentence at six months imprisonment in the Walker County Jail. The appellant gave notice of appeal and posted appeal bond, also on October 18, 1974.

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