Daniels v. State

Grounds 1 and 2 of the motion for a new trial are but amplifications of the general grounds.

1. Complaint is made that the court charged the jury as follows: “ Evidence of good character of one on trial is always relevant and competent, and, in a case where good. character is plainly established, may of itself be sufficient to generate in the minds of the jury a reasonable doubt as to the defendant’s guilt.” It is alleged that this was error because it restricted the jury in its consideration of good character; that it was confusing to the jury and misleading, for the reason that they were…