Baker v. State

— Appellant was charged and tried before a jury and convicted of second degree murder.

Appellant, in said motion for new trial and in his brief, sets forth 21 causes for a new trial. However, because only Causes numbered 1, 5, 6 and 21 are supported by substantial argument, other asserted causes for new trial are considered waived. Rule 2-17 (e) and (f).

We will therefore consider appellant’s grounds for new trial in the order above presented:

1. Did the court commit reversible error in overruling appellant’s motion for change of venue from the county? It is appellant’s contention that although…