HORTON v. STATE

No. 47594.

288 So.2d 467 (1974)

John HORTON v. STATE of Mississippi.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

January 14, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Eddie H. Tucker, Jackson, for appellant.

A.F. Summer, Atty. Gen., by Karen Gilfoy, Sp. Asst. Atty. Gen., Jackson, for appellee.


GILLESPIE, Chief Justice:

John Horton was tried and convicted in the Circuit Court of Hinds County of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and murder, and was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. The evidence was more than ample to support the verdict.

It is contended that the testimony that Horton was wanted on a felony charge when the officer attempted to arrest him should not have been admitted. Officer J.R. Wilkins was shot three times...

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