Windham v. State

Court: Alabama Court of Appeals
Date filed: 1931-05-26
Citations: 134 So. 896, 24 Ala. App. 333, 1931 Ala. App. LEXIS 306
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Lead Opinion

After the evidence was all in, and without having been requested to do so in writing by one of the parties, the court instructed the jury orally: "Gentlemen, if you believe the evidence in this case beyond a reasonable doubt, you will find the defendant guilty and you will assess a fine against him between the limits of fifty and five hundred dollars." This was a charge upon the effect of the evidence, and may not be given unless required to do so by one of the parties. Michie's Code 1928, § 9507, and authorities there cited.

The judgment is reversed, and the cause is remanded.

Reversed and remanded.