Myles v. State

The offense is murder, with punishment assessed at eighteen years in the penitentiary.

In view of the disposition of the case, a statement of the facts is not deemed called for further than to say that the state’s testimony showed an unprovoked killing.

It is shown by formal bill of exception No. 2 that while deliberating upon their verdict the jury sent a note to the court by the bailiff which read:

“ Tn the event the defendant is found guilty do we the Jury assess the punishment? If so, is our decision final — except for appeal to a higher court?

(Signed) T. W. King, Jr.’ ”

While a discussion…