Norman v. State

'Albert Norman was convicted of simple larceny, and his motion for a new trial was overruled. The evidence, though not conclusive, was sufficient to support the verdict. Only one assignment of error contains merit. The trial judge failed to instruct the jury on the doctrine of “reasonable doubt.” This doctrine is so thoroughly imbedded in the jurisprudence of our countrjq and in a *803close case is so valuable to the accused, that the omission to' give it in charge must be deemed hurtful. It is claimed by the State thaf the judge did substantially charge the rule. He charged as follows: “The…