Hines v. State

Citations

• 3 Tex. Ct. App. 483

Syllabus

<p>1. Privilege or Counsel.—Whether, in addressing the jury, counsel may-read law to them is a matter confided to the discretion of the court trying the cause. This court will not revise the exercise of that discretion except in a clear case of its abuse.</p> <p>2. Assault with Intent to Murder — Charge oe the Court. —In a case of assault with intent to murder, it is not incumbent on the court to charge the law of aggravated assault, unless the evidence makes it requisite as part of the law applicable to the case.</p> <p>3. Same.—Indictment for assault with intent to murder need not allege the weapon used by the accused.</p>