Lowe v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Lowe was convicted of the offense denounced by Section 374(20), Title 14, Code of Alabama 1940, which makes it a felony to commit an assault with a deadly instrument upon a peace officer or other law enforcement officer of this state engaged in the active discharge of his lawful duty or duties.

Prior to arraignment and trial appellant was found to be indigent and counsel was appointed to represent him. He pleaded not guilty. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and the court sentenced him to a term of eight (8) years in the penitentiary. He was furnished a free transcript and…