French v. State

HENDRY, Judge.

Appellant, Thomas Francis French, was indicted for first degree murder. Pleas of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity were entered. Upon trial the jury found him guilty of first degree murder, with a recommendation of mercy. A motion for new trial was denied. The court entered judgment and sentenced the appellant to life imprisonment. This appeal is from the judgment and sentence.

Appellant contends that the trial court committed reversible error in denying his motion for a new trial. Counsel for appellant argues that the court should have granted the motion where it…