Garmon v. State

1. “Since the law does not give to the accused in a criminal ease any right to make a second statement to the court and jury, a refusal to allow such privilege is not cause for a new trial, even where *587the State, after the accused made his statement, introduced additional evidence strengthening its ease.” Know v. State, 112 Ga. 373 (37 S. E. 416); Sharp v. State, 111 Ga. 176 (1) (36 S. E. 633); Jones v. State, 12 Ga. App. 133 (2) (76 S. E. 1070).

Decided December 11, 1919. Indictment for larceny of automobile; from Floyd superior court —Judge Wright. October 3, 1919. W. B. Mebane, for plaintiff…