State v. Messley

BARRETT, Commissioner.

Johnnie W. Messley, a retired air force sergeant whose hobby is firearms, has been found guilty of assault with malice with a deadly weapon and his punishment fixed at four years’ imprisonment. V.A.M. S. § 559.180. Throughout the trial Messley has been represented by experienced and resourceful counsel, therefore it is necessary to note but briefly the circumstances of the shooting and to consider only such assignments of error as have been properly briefed and argued upon this appeal. Sup. Ct. Rule 28.02, V.A.M.R.; State v. Mason, 339 Mo. 874,, 98 S.W.2d 574; State v.…