Koozer v. State

In their brief in this case counsel for appellant the guilt or innocence of their client. They have, however, displayed great ability in presenting every conceivable technical objection that could have been made to each step taken during the trial of the case. If the ability of counsel for appellant to make a technical defense was the turning point in this case, then beyond all question a new trial should be granted. The members of this court have themselves had some experience in the trial of criminal cases, and we are of the opinion that in a closely contested murder case, such as this was,…