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Massey v. State

Citations

  • 226 S.W.2d 856
  • 154 Tex. Crim. 263
  • 1950 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 2019

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  • the presumption of innocence follows the defendant throughout the trial of every criminal case
  • State’s case rested on inference that flammable liquid was used and, from that inference, on inference that this showed willful burning
  • State's case rested on inference that flammable liquid was used and, from that inference, on inference that this showed willful burning
  • presumption of innocence follows accused throughout trial of every criminal case
  • presumption of innocence follows accused throughout trial of every criminal ease

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Judges: Davidson

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