State v. . Helms

’W'iNBORNE, J.

The defendant presses for error in the main these three assignments: (1) The admission of expert testimony as to fingerprints as substantive evidence; (2) the refusal of the court to grant the motions for judgment as in case of nonsuit; and (3) “the argument of tbe solicitor to the jury to the effect that the wife of this defendant did not go upon the stand as a witness for defendant.” We are of opinion that the first two assignments are not tenable, but that on the facts of this record the third is well taken.

1. Regarding the first and second assignments. It is well established…