State v. George

HAMLIN, Justice.

Ivory George, indicted for the murder of his wife, was tried, convicted as charged, and sentenced to death. On this appeal defense counsel have arranged their argument under specifications of error based on bills of exception duly reserved and perfected.

Specification of Error No. 1.

The minutes of court give the following information: The defendant was arraigned on October 2, 1969, and pleaded not guilty. When the case was called on April 20, 1970, both the State and the defense declared themselves ready for trial. After the jury was selected and sworn, both sides again…