James v. State

There was no error in the ruling of the court in overruling the de Pendant's objection to the argument of the solicitor. It probably would be better if trial judges would eliminate as far as possible this character of argument, yet, when analyzed in this case, the facts stated were within the evidence, and it was a question as to whether the jury would believe the defendant’s testimony or that of the state. It would create, however, a better respect for law and order if counsel for both the state and defendant would in the trial of cases make reference to the state’s and defendant’s evidence,…