Mathis v. State

1. The charge of the court touching the defense of insanity was, under the evidence, sufficiently clear and full, and there was no error in refusing to give the lengthy and somewhat argumentative instructions requested by counsel for the accused.

2. The court did not err in admitting the testimony setting up a confession alleged to have been made by the accused, since it appeared to have been freely and voluntarily made and not to have been induced by the 'Slightest hope of reward or fear of punishment.

3. The court sufficiently instructed the jury as to the legal eifect and value of the…