United States v. Searcey

Dice, J.,

(charging jury.) The counsel of defendant stated correctly a well-settled principle of law and rule of evidence which arises in the commencement of your investigation. In all trials for crime, the prosecution must prove, to the satisfaction of a jury, that a crime has been committed, before the jury proceed to inquire as to who is the criminal. This elementary and conservative principle has always been regarded as very important in eases involving the life and liberty of the citizen, and it has generally been strictly observed in the courts.

The offense charged in this indictment is…