Beasley v. State

In this case the appellant, Alfred D. Beasley, was charged, by indictment, with the larceny of two hundred and sixty-five dollars in money, and one watch of the value of twenty-five dollars, of the goods and chattels of Ena C. Beasley, who was then his wife. The appellant moved to quash the indictment, which motion was overruled by the court, and exceptions were properly reserved by him. There was a trial by the court, and finding of guilty, and his punishment assessed at imprisonment in the State prison for six years, and a fine of five dollars.

The appellant moved for a new trial and filed…