Reynolds v. State

In overruling appellant’s motion for rehearing, my brethren affirm the conviction in this case upon the original opinion.

To that affirmance I do not agree, and respectfully enter my dissent, which is based upon two propositions:

First: The jury, by a verdict of not guilty in this case, acquitted appellant of the only offense charged against her in that information. The only judgment that should have been rendered was that of not guilty.

Second: Substantial justice and ordinary justice under the law were wholly and unjustifiably defeated when the trial court would not permit appellant, upon…