McDow v. State

(After stating the foregoing facts.)

It appears from a careful examination that the evidence in behalf of the State warranted the verdict. The three general grounds of the motion for new trial are not argued in the brief of counsel. Thus it is conceded that the evidence would be sufficient to convict, but for the errors of which complaint is made.

The first special ground of the motion complains that the court erred in refusing a change of venue, and, in so ruling, making remarks which, it is contended, were extremely improper and prejudicial to the accused. In the exercise of his discretion…