Mirick v. State

Appellant was convicted of rape of Nellie Pannell, a little cripple girl 11 years old, and his punishment assessed at 99 years in the penitentiary. The evidence was amply sufficient to sustain tho conviction. The court’s charge, together with those specially requested by appellant, which were given, fairly, fully, and aptly submitted every question necessary and proper to be submitted. There was no objection to the charge.

[1] The rape was shown to have been committed on the night of December 25,1917. The indictment was preferred on December 27th. Appellant was then under arrest and confined…