Griffin v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clarke —

Affirming.

Appellant was convicted of mnrder, and the death sentence imposed. For reversal it is urged that the court erred (1) in failing to grant a change of venue, (2) in denying a continuance, (3) in admitting incompetent evidence, and (4) in instructing the jury.

The killing occurred at about 11 p. m. on March 33, 1924, and on the next day appellant was arrested, indicted, brought into court and his case set for trial on April 4th. At that time he had not employed counsel to defend him, but when asked if he was able to do so said he was, and subpoenas…