The People v. Hannon

A writ of error was sued out to review a judgment of the circuit court of Alexander county sentencing the defendant, Crum Hannon, on the verdict of a jury finding him guilty of assault with intent to murder one LeRoy Chamness. The indictment was returned at the October term, 1940, charging the commission of the offense on August 26, 1939, by shooting with a pistol.

At the October term, 1941, the defendant was furnished with a copy of the indictment and a list of witnesses and jurors. On October 15, 1941, the People filed a motion for a continuance on the ground of absence of material…