Pearce v. State

Writ of error from the Criminal Court of Record, Hillsborough County.

Plaintiff in error, Pearce, a former refrigerator salesman of Charles Green Company, was convicted of embezzling $200 from his employer. A written confession of defendant was introduced at the trial. The confession was not taken before any of the State or county officials but was prepared by the attorney of Charles Green.

Outside the presence of the jury, evidence was taken relative to the confession of defendant. After cross-examination by defendant of the witnesses, the court ruled that it was made freely and voluntarily…