Alabama Court of Appeals, 1921

Davis v. State

Davis v. State
Alabama Court of Appeals · Decided June 14, 1921 · Samford
89 So. 837; 18 Ala. App. 183; 1921 Ala. App. LEXIS 153 (Southern Reporter)

Davis v. State

Opinion of the Court

SAMFORD, J.

The trial judge at the request of the state gave this charge in writing: “I charge you gentlemen of the jury that if you believe the evidence in this case you must find the defendant guilty.” Before the jury is authorized to convict a defendant charged with crime, they must be convinced from the evidence of the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. A charge requiring less than this is error.

For the error pointed out, the judgment is reversed, and the cause is remanded. -

Reversed and remanded.

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