Peterson v. State

OPINION

DAVIS, Commissioner.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for assault with intent to murder with malice. Punishment was assessed by the jury at twenty-five years.

While the sufficiency of the evidence to support the conviction is not challenged, the nature of the case merits a brief recitation of the facts in order that contentions raised herein may be discussed with greater clarity.

The record reflects that Officer Jesse Robbins was working undercover in Midland on March 11, 1972, in an effort directed toward the apprehension of prostitutes. About 11:40 p. m. on said date Robbins was…