State v. . Hauser

The basis of the prisoner’s objection to the testimony of the witnesses Douthit, Graham and Riddle is, that they are non-experts, and, therefore, incompetent to express an opinion on the mental condition of the accused. Authorities may be found for this position (8 R. C. L., 190), but our own decisions point in another direction. Clary v. Clary, 24 N. C., 78. That the evidence in general, pro and con, was competent on the question of alleged felonious intent, or premeditation and deliberation, is not controverted. 1 Wharton’s Grim. Law, p. 85, sec. 64-; Wharton on Homicide (3d ed.), p.…