Wood v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was put to trial upon an indictment charging him with murder in the first degree. At arraignment, in the presence of counsel, he pleaded not guilty. The jury returned a verdict finding appellant guilty of murder in the second degree and fixed his punishment at thirty years in the penitentiary. On proper motion the Court found appellant indigent and directed that he be furnished with a free transcript. Trial counsel was appointed to represent him on this appeal.

The evidence was in sharp conflict which made and presented a jury question. The evidence adduced by the State…