State v. Smith

No claim is made that upon the facts stated Smith was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. It is only claimed that the court erred (1) in denying a motion for a change of venue on the ground of alleged prejudice of the people; (2) in denying a motion for a separate trial; (3) in admitting the admissions of Smith in evidence; (4) in admitting in evidence a confession of Skaare.(1) The granting of a motion for change of venue on the ground of prejudice of the people is discretionary. It is clear there was no abuse of discretion here. The jury was secured without difficulty. Of…