Archer v. State

BBOOKS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of disturbing Sunday school, and his punishment assessed at a fine of $25. By agreement appellant was tried by a jury. The jury disagreed, and both sides, the State and defense, agreed upon a verdict signed by the majority of the jury. The verdict was so returned and accepted. It seems that four of the jury were for conviction and wrote out and signed a verdict convicting appellant, and assessing his punishment at a fine of $25. Two of the jury wrote out a verdict of acquittal and signed same. In this shape the matter was returned to the consideration of…