State v. Miller
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Defendants were jointly indicted by the grand jury of Beltrami county charged with the crime of murder in the first degree, tried separately in the district court for that county before Stanton, J., and a jury which found Robert Miller guilty of murder in the second degree. From an order denying his motion for a new trial, Robert' Miller appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Holt, J.. The defendant, Robert Miller, and his brother George were jointly indicted for the crime of murder in the first degree. They had separate trials. After the acquittal of George, Robert Miller was tried and found guilty of murder in the second degree. His motion for a new trial being denied, sentence was passed and he appeals.
These facts seem undisputed:
In a newly-settled part of Beltrami county, about 17 miles south of Baudette, this defendant had a claim. He was 31 years old. In January, 1921, he and his family, consisting of his wife and three small children, were temporarily…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- People v. StubenvollMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
- State v. NelsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1921
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- State v. VanceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1864
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