Barge v. State

Nov 14, 1907
770
Reporters:
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Before:
Hill
Hill, C. J.

Por the trial judge to state, in the hearing of the jury on the trial of a criminal ease, that if the defendant did not put in any evidence he would direct a verdict against the defendant, is manifest error, and imperatively requires the grant of a new trial, however conclusive the evidence establishing guilt. Penal Code, § 1032.

Judgment reversed.