State v. Mitchell
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Before Bowman, J., Abbeville, February, 1914. Bob Mitchell, being convicted of entering a dwelling house in the nighttime, without breaking, with intent to steal, appeals. The facts are stated in the opinion. cites: Bishop Crim. Law, sec. 343, 559, 1057, .1064; 34 Conn. 57; Const. 1895, art. I, sec. 17; 46 S. C. 13; 65 S. C. 187.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
Mr. Justice Watts.
The defendant was indicted and tried at the February, 1914, term of the Court of General Sessions 'for Abbeville county for burglary. The indictment charging him with breaking and entering the house of Charles Manning, in the nighttime, with intent to steal the goods and chattels of the said Charles Manning. At the conclusion of the testimony the evidence showing the house was not broken into, the Court on defendant’s motion, directed the jury to find a verdict of “not guilty,” which was done. The Solicitor then handed out another…
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