Glasscock v. State

Bf the Court.

Glasscock was charged with murder in the first degree. There was but one count in the indictment, and that was based upon Section 12402-1, General Code, and charged that the defendant unlawfully, purposely and maliciously killed James Ryan, a policeman, while he was in the discharge of his duties as such policeman. Upon trial the jury returned a verdict of guilty, without a recommendation of mercy. The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment and upon motion the record was certified to this court for review.

The question presented is whether error prejudicial to the rights of the…