State v. Carter

On May 27, 1935, an information was filed in the Circuit Court of Howell County, Missouri, charging appellant with manslaughter in the killing of Louie Peterman through culpable negligence while operating a truck on December 24, 1934. On change of venue the case was sent to the Circuit Court of Carter County, where the trial resulted in finding appellant guilty, and his punishment was assessed at two years in the State penitentiary. Appellant has duly appealed from the judgment and sentence of that court.

I. Appellant has not favored us with a brief, therefore, we will examine his assignments…