Faust v. State

Grice, Justice.

Two extracts from the charges of the trial court in four related prosecutions for possessing and selling non-tax-paid liquor are the bases for this review. One of the extracts complained of, which authorized the jury to look to the position which the State’s witness occupies in determining his credibility, is involved in all of the cases, two against Thelma Faust and two against Johnny Bellew. The other extract, which explained why the indictment was not sent out with the jury, is involved only in case number 23317, against Thelma Faust.

Upon conviction in the City Court of…