Beaird v. Ramey

MEMORANDUM OPINION

NIX, Judge.

A preliminary was held in the above styled cause [Oklahoma County District Court case No. 35,344] on April 4, 1969, wherein defendant was charged with Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses. The State presented two witnesses and concluded their case before the magistrate. The defense counsel proceeded as follows:

“MR. HYDE: If it please the court, we would like to reserve our demurrers and motions at this point and proceed with the defense witnesses.

THE COURT: Mr. Hyde, what is the purpose of any testimony on your part at this time?

MR. HYDE: If it please the court,…