Baldwin v. State

Carley, Justice.

Appellant was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His motion for new trial was denied and he appeals.1

1. With regard to the State’s burden of proof, the trial court gave the following charge: '

Now, this defendant is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. A defendant enters upon the trial of a case with a presumption of innocence in his favor. This presumption of innocence remains with the defendant until it is overcome by the state with evidence which is sufficient to convince you beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is…