State v. Dugee

Evidence was introduced by the prosecution in its opening ease. When the State rested, the respondent moved that he be discharged “because there was no evidence to go to the jury to substantiate the offense charged, or to prove it in any legal way.” The motion was overruled and exception allowed. Thereupon, respondent also rested his case.

Evidence introduced by the prosecution tended to show that on December 11 the Marmon touring ear on which were number plates (“No. 65-814, Vermont”) attached that were not assigned to it by the Secretary of State, with two men in it, was pursued by three…