Menton v. Johns

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Hall.

Menton, petitioner here, was a defendant in the district court, where he was charged with the crimes of “assault to rob and conspiracy to commit robbery.”

On February 6, 1962, the case against Menton came on for trial before the Hon. Mitchel Johns, one of the judges of said court. The parties announced themselves ready for trial, a jury of twelve was selected and sworn. The People presented their evidence and rested, whereupon Menton moved for a directed verdict of “not guilty.” This motion was denied; whereupon Menton presented his defense and rested, and again…