Lock v. State

The-remark of the-solicitor, in commenting on defendant’s testimony, that “he had to deny it or plead guilty,’’ was so apparently within the bounds of legitimate comment as not here to need citation of authority.

The facts in this case were sufficient to warrant the jury in finding the defendant guilty, and therefore the general charge was properly refused. We have said, and it is the law, that the mere presence at a still, without more, will not warrant a conviction, but any act of the defendant in and about a still which indicates an interest in, or that he is aiding or abetting in the…