People v. Wright

Charged with two counts of assault with intent to commit murder (§ 217, Pen. Code) and one count of burglary (§459, Pen. Code), defendant was convicted by a jury of two counts of assault with a deadly weapon (§ 245, Pen. Code), a lesser included offense, and first degree burglary. He appeals from the judgment.

In the morning of March 25, 1966, defendant went to the residence of his divorced wife Jessie and told her he wanted $300; she said she would give him the money and call him that evening. About 10:45 p.m. she telephoned defendant saying she could not give him the $300 because she was…