Stanton v. State

This appeal is from a conviction of murder in the first degree without recommendation.

The defense was not guilty on the ground of insanity. We are asked to determine: first, whether the evidence is sufficient; and second, whether the verdict was concurred in by all twelve jurors.

The trial judge proceeded acording to Section 203 of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1939, determined the defendant was sane and ordered him to stand trial. In this ruling we find no abuse of discretion.

The evidence before the jury disclosed that defendant, a man of about fifty years of age and one Taylor, about…