Williams v. State

OPINION

PHILLIPS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the offense of attempted murder. V.T. C.A., Penal Code, Sections 15.01(a) and 19.-02(a)(1). Punishment was assessed at seven years, probated.

It was established at trial that on April 16,1976, at 10:30 p. m., the appellant, Tommy Busby, C. J. Powell, Willie Lester, Clarence Cook, and Eloise Williams were visiting at Jimmy Freeman’s residence on Preston Street. Eloise Williams, the appellant’s sister-in-law, testified that they were talking and drinking coffee. During the conversation, Tommy Busby went to the restroom. Witness…