Slaughter v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

Assault with intent to murder is the offense; the punishment, five years in the penitentiary.

That appellant cut the injured party with a knife, inflicting serious injuries in the chest and stomach, is not denied. The defensive theory was self-defense and a lack of intent to kill.

The State’s testimony amply supported the jury’s finding of guilt.

This case was tried by and before Honorable John F. Sutton, Judge, presiding.

The motion for new trial was overruled and notice of appeal given on December 13, 1946. Sentence was passed and the judgment became final against appellant on…