Melvin v. State

CARR, Judge.

Appellant Bordeman Melvin and his brother, Olon Melvin, were jointly indicted for assault with intent to murder. A severance having been granted, appellant was tried and convicted as charged. The appeal is here on this judgment of conviction and the sentence rendered thereon.

The evidence is not in conflict in establishing the fact that appellant cut Walter Ray Guy with a pocket knife.

The prime question as to the alleged assault centers around the inquiry as to whether or not appellant was justified on the doctrine of self defense which he claimed. Touching this query the testimony…