SUMMERS, Justice.
The grand jury of Avoyelles Parish returned an indictment on May 17, 1973 charging that Newton Gaspard attempted to murder his wife on February 17, 1973 by cutting her with a knife. After pleading not guilty he was tried by a jury of twelve, found guilty as charged and sentenced to serve five years in the custody of the Louisiana Department of Corrections, with credit for time served. Thirteen bills of exceptions were reserved and perfected. They...
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