Hafti v. State

OPINION

BELCHER, Judge.

The conviction is for robbery with firearms; the punishment, death.

The motion for new trial was overruled and notice of appeal was given before January 1, 1966.

The testimony of the state reveals that about 5 p. m., Saturday, September 19, 1964, the appellant shot Manager Vann of a food store three times with a .38 caliber pistol, kicked Vann while on the floor, making him assist in opening the cash register, and then he took all the currency from it, without Vann’s consent after putting him in fear of serious bodily injury and his life.

The appellant did not testify or…