Legal Opinion · Dissent

Williams v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided April 12, 1919No. 10286Published

Indictment for carrying concealed weapon; from Wilkinson superior court—Judge Park, December 11, 1918.

1DissentStephens, J.

The sole witness for the State testified that he saw the defendant draw a pistol from his pocket; and also testified that the defendant had on a coat. The testimony for the defense was as follows: One witness testified that “the defendant, Robert Williams, did not draw a pistol, and did not have one at that time. He did not have on a coat.” Another witness testified: “I saw Robert Williams distinctly. He did not draw a pistol at that time, and did not have one that I saw. I was in full view of him all the time. If he had one I did not see it. He did not have on a coat.” Another witness…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. McConnell v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1881
  2. Heywood v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1913

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