Regopoulas v. State

Simmons, 0. J.

An indictment for the offense of misdemeanor was found against one Pegopoulas. Prior to the trial his counsel made a written demand upon the solicitor-general for a copy of the indictment and a list of the witnesses sworn before the grand jury. In compliance with this demand he was furnished with a copy of the indictment and with the name of a certain witness. When the case was called, the accused announced ready, the jury was impaneled, and the State introduced the witness whose name had been furnished the accused. Upon the cross-examination it was ascertained that this witness…