Edmonds v. State

Bell, Chief Justice.

1. In special ground error was assigned on the following charge: “When testimony in the nature of alleged confessions is offered, it is for the jury to determine whether or not such alleged confession was, in point of fact, made or not, and if you believe there was a confession, then and in that event, the following principles of law would govern you in determining the weight of such testimony with reference to an alleged confession. All admissions should be scanned with care and confessions of guilt should be received with great caution. A confession alone, uncorroborated…