Hampton v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

The defendant appeals his conviction for burglary. Held:

The victim of the burglary testified that he heard, via intercom, noise emanating from a building which he used as an automobile garage. Upon investigation he saw two intruders (defendant was' identified as one) trying to break down the door. He shot one of the intruders and attempted to detain the defendant who fled. He testified that a window adjacent to the door had been broken.

Submitted March 6, 1978 Decided April 10, 1978. Robert M. Coker, for appellant. Lewis R. Slaton, District Attorney, Joseph J. Drolet,…