Fuller v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is assault with intent to murder with a conviction of an offense of like character alleged for enhancement; the punishment, 25 years.

Since there is little conflict in the evidence, it will be summarized. Appellant and his wife were estranged, and she was employed as a barmaid. At about midnight on the night in question, appellant appeared at the bar and announced his intention to take her home, but she declined. The injured party, the proprietor of the bar, instructed appellant to get from behind the bar and settle his argument elsewhere. Appellant pulled a pistol…