Thompson v. State

BROOKS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of assault to murder, and his punishment assessed at two years confinement in the penitentiary.

Bill of exceptions Mo. 1 complains that the court erred in permitting the Statefs witness to testify that appellant broke up the dance, appellant’s objection being that he was not indicted for breaking up a dance or for disturbing the peace. The bill shows that this is the occasion that caused the difficulty, and is part of the res gestae. Bill of exceptions Mo. 2 complains that the -court erred in permit ting the State to prove that the reputation of appellant…