Stephens v. State

Supreme Court of Florida
Stephens v. State, 192 So. 402 (Fla. 1939)
140 Fla. 825; 1939 Fla. LEXIS 1208
Buford, Terrell, Brown, Chapman, Whi, Tfield, Thomas

Stephens v. State

Opinion of the Court

Buford, J. —

On writ of error we review judgment imposing the death penalty on conviction of murder in the first degree.

The record has been examined in the light of briefs and oral argument before the Court. After careful consideration, we are of the opinion that the evidence is not legally sufficient to support the verdict and judgment and, therefore, that the judgment should be reversed and a new trial awarded.

It is so ordered.

Terrell, C. J., Brown and Chapman, J. J., concur. Whi,tfield and Thomas, J. J., dissent.

Reference

Full Case Name
Clifford Stephens, Alias Joe Louis v. State.
Cited By
2 cases
Status
Published