Anderson v. State

DAVIDSON, Presiding Judge.

This conviction was for murder in the second degree, the punishment being assessed at seven years confinement in the penitentiary.

1. The court gave in charge article 677 of the Penal Code in regard to the question of self-defense. This statute authorizes a party to slay where there is any violent attack other than those mentioned in articles 675 and 676 of the Penal Code. This was one of appellant's complaints in the trial court and is urged here for reversal. Dnder one phase of the testimony the issue of perfect self-defense was clearly raised. Dnder another phase…