BATES v. STATE

No. 25065.

235 S.W.2d 182 (1951)

BATES v. STATE.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas.

January 3, 1951.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas & Thomas, Big Spring, for appellant.

George P. Blackburn, State's Atty., of Austin, for the State.


DAVIDSON, Commissioner.

Under an indictment charging assault with intent to murder with malice, appellant was convicted of assault with intent to murder without malice, with punishment assessed at one year and one day in the penitentiary.

A statement of the facts is not deemed called for. It is sufficient to say that the testimony raised the issue of self-defense. The trial court so recognized, and applied that defense by the following charge: "Now if you...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases