¶1We hold that, under the proof, the defendant in this ease “had good reason to apprehend an attack,” and that it justified him in carrying a pistol concealed about his person. — Code of 1886, § 3775.
¶2Reversed, and prisoner discharged.
89 Ala. 90
Dooley v. State
Decided November 15, 1889
Supreme Court of Alabama · decided 1889-11-15
From the City Court of Anniston. Tried before the Hon. W. F. Johnston. The defendant in this case was indicted for carrying a pistol concealed about his person, and pleaded not guilty to the charge. On the trial, he reserved *a bill of exceptions, as follows; “It was admitted that defendant carried a pistol concealed on his person, at the time and place charged.
Decided 1889-11-15