Sparks v. State

CARR, Presiding Judge.

This appeal comes to this court from a judgment of conviction for assault with intent to murder. The person alleged to have been assaulted is Joe Holly.

The locale of the offense is a night spot in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It is apparent that excessive consumption of intoxicating liquors played an influencing role in the circumstances incident to the affray.

A large group of people was present and many witnesses were examined at the trial below.

Stated briefly the salient facts are:

The assault had its inception on the inside of the building. There is considerable…