DAVIDSON, Commissioner.
Murder is the offense; the punishment, fifteen years in the penitentiary.
The state's testimony showed an unprovoked and unjustified killing, with antecedent threats on the part of the appellant toward the deceased.
The testimony for the appellant showed a killing in self-defense from an actual as well as apparent attack, with direct and communicated threats on the part of the deceased.
In view of the questions presented...
Let's get started
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.