State v. Sarkis

BOHLING, Commissioner.

Ernest Paul Sarkis was found guilty of an assault with intent to kill Louis Folkerts and his punishment was assessed at three years’ imprisonment by the jury. Section 559.190 RSMo 1949, V.A.M.S. Defendant appealed from the judgment entered thereon. He has filed no brief. His motion for new trial questions the submissibility .of the State’s case, the opening statement of the State’s attorney, and the admissibility of certain evidence.

Defendant offered no witness. The evidence most favorable to the State and the reasonable inferences to be drawn therefrom are for…