Freddy v. State

LATTIMORE, Judge.

Appellant was convicted in the District Court of Liberty County of assault with intent to murder, and his punishment fixed at five years confinement in the penitentiary.

When his case was called for trial appellant asked for a continuance. The application was filed on August 10, 1920 after indictment in May, and showed that no subpoenas were issued for the absent witnesses until August 9, 1920, the day before the case was set for trial. We do-not think the application showed any diligence, and that the continuance was properly refused.

Appellant asked the following special…