Bowman v. State

OPINION

CORNELIUS, Commissioner.

Appellant was convicted of assault with intent to murder with malice, and was assessed punishment at 25 years’ confinement.

The State’s evidence showed that on November 4, 1972, appellant and a female companion went into the drug store owned by the victim, James G. Wadley. While the companion diverted the attention of a clerk, appellant took some money from the cash register. Mr. Wadley saw appellant take the money and after calling for him to stop, grabbed him and attempted to restrain him from leaving the store. While appellant was trying to escape from…