Reed v. State

It now appearing that notice of appeal was properly given and entered, the appeal is reinstated and the case is considered on its merits.

According to the State's testimony, appellant, without justification or excuse, attacked the injured party, cutting him several times with a knife. Among the injuries inflicted were wounds on the side of the face and behind the ear. Several stitches were necessary to close the face wound. As a result of the injuries inflicted, the injured party was confined in a hospital for four weeks. There was no direct testimony that the injured party did anything to…