State v. Nelson

I do not accept the introductory declarations of the opinion as an expression of my views upon the enforcement of the criminal law by the courts of this state. I am not aware of any such abuse of the judicial function as to call for any such expressions from this court. People v. Neumann, 85 Mich. 98, 48 N. W. 290 — referred to in the opinion as authority for the statement that the Supreme Court of Michigan has taken an advanced and commendable position in denying a new trial. when it appeared from the record that the accused was unquestionably guilty — when examined, discloses the fact that…