McGruder v. State

Carlisle, Judge.

1. Where one charged with the offense of robbery by force made a motion for a change of venue under the provisions of Code § 27-1201 on the grounds that “Because of inflamed and prejudiced public opinion in Marion County, defendant cannot obtain a fair and impartial trial in Marion County,” and, “Because if defendant were acquitted, or even escaped the death penalty, he would be in danger of having mob violence committed on him by persons prejudiced against him”; and, where, at the conclusion of the evidence introduced on the trial of the issues raised by the motion, the court…