Nelson v. State
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Lonoke Circuit Court; George W. Clark, Judge; The verdict is not sustained by the evidence. There was no “substantial” evidence to sustain it. 50 So. 374. Improper questions were asked and improper remarks were made by the State’s attorney, lb.
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Appeal from Lonoke Circuit Court; George W. Clark, Judge; The verdict is not sustained by the evidence. There was no “substantial” evidence to sustain it. 50 So. 374. Improper questions were asked and improper remarks were made by the State’s attorney, lb. The collateral matters presented to the jury were highly prejudicial and appellant did not have a fair trial, lb. 1. There was no .error in the opening remarks of the State’s attorney. 66 Ark. 16. 2. Nor any error in permitting the prosecuting attorney to cross-examine defendant as to other crimes. 46 Ark. 141; 58 Id. 473; 60 Id. 450; 100…
1Opinion of the CourtMcCULLOCH, C. J.
Appellant was convicted of the offense of selling intoxicating liquor, and the principal contention on this appeal is that the evidence was not sufficient to sustain the verdict.. The testimony of one Boss was the only .direct testimony tending to establish appellant’s guilt. Boss testified that he obtained money from one Mr. Swaim with which to buy whiskey, and that he purchased the whiskey from appellant in Lonoke County, where the venue in the case is laid in the indictment. Boss was rigidly cross-examined, and according to his testimony as copied in the record he was to some extent…
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