Windham v. State
Windham v. State
134 So. 896; 24 Ala. App. 333; 1931 Ala. App. LEXIS 306
(Southern Reporter)
Windham v. State
Opinion of the Court
After the evidence was all in, and without having been requested to do so in writing by one of the parties, the court instructed the jury orally: “Gentlemen, if you believe the evidence in this case beyond a reasonable doubt, you will find the defendant guilty and you will assess a fine against him between the limits of fifty and five hundred dollars.” This was a charge upon the effect of the evidence, and may not be given unless required to do so by one of the parties. Michie’s Code 1928, § 9507, and authqrities there cited.
The judgment is reversed, and the cause is remanded.
Reversed and remanded.
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