Allen v. State
Supreme Court of Georgia
Indictment for rape. Before Judge Irwin. Haralson superior court. June 16, 1920. The motion to dismiss was on the alleged ground that the brief of evidence in the record was not condensed and succinct, not reduced to narrative form, and contained immaterial questions and answers.
1Opinion of the CourtGilbert, J.
1. Whore one on trial, charged with the offense of rape, stated to the jury that the female consented to the alleged criminal act, this did not constitute an attempt to impeach the character of the latter, otherwise than by contradicting the facts testified to by the witness to the effect that the intercourse was forcible and against her will; and it was error to admit, over appropriate objection, evidence showing good character, for the purpose of sustaining the witness. Bell v. State, 100 Ga. 78 (27 S. E. 669). Compare McBride v. State, 150 Ga. 92 (102 S. E. 865), and Phillips v. State, 149…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Nobles v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
- Bell v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1896
- Nero v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
- McBride v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1920
- Phillips v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1919
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