Fears v. State
Supreme Court of Georgia
Indictment for unlawful sale of liquor. Before Judge Beagan. Butts superior court. March 19, 1906.
1Opinion of the CourtReck, J.
1. A ground of a motion for a new trial, after conviction in a misdemeanor case, that the fine imposed was excessive, is without merit. Hill v. State, 122 Ga. 166.
2. Where, in the trial of one charged with a misdemeanor, upon arraignment of the prisoner the indictment was read to him by the solicitor-general and a plea of not guilty was entered, no other or more formal arraignment 'was required. Penal Code, § 946; 12 Cye. 344, and citations.
3. The failure to furnish the accused or his counsel with a copy of the indictment and list of witnesses, in the absence of a demand therefor, does not…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Hill v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
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