Reid v. State

The defendant was convicted of arson. He excepted to the overruling of his motion for new trial.

Fletcher Reid, who was jointly indicted with the defendant but who was not on trial, was.sworn as a witness for the State, and on direct examination the following occurred: Counsel for the State: “You told her on one Monday in March — ” Counsel for the defendant: “We object to that.” The court: “I will let you lead him; go ahead.” Counsel for the defendant: “I want to take issue with the State’s attorney that the State has not been entrapped by this witness.” The court: “I don’t care whether lie is…