Baskins v. State

It is not for us to consider disputed questions of fact and intent and determine the guilt or innocence of an accused person. In criminal cases juries determine the facts; courts determine the law. It is our sworn duty to examine the record presented and from that determine whether or not the constitutional and legal rights of an accused have been safeguarded and a fair trial and conviction had.

I join with the majority of this court in condemning the acts of which the defendant, Hastings, and Macomber stand charged. I do not share their opinion that the defendant has *340had that fair and…