State v. White

PONDER, Justice.

Pompey White, the defendant, was indicted on October 10, 1944, for murder. Upon trial, he was convicted of negligent homicide. On the motion of the defendant, a new trial was granted on the ground that the verdict was contrary to the law and the evidence. The State excepted to the order granting the new trial and has appealed.

It appears from the per curiam of the trial judge that the new trial was granted under the provisions of Article 509 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for the reason that the evidence did not support the verdict.

The State contends that the trial court…