State v. Balles

Citations

• 24 N.M. 16
• 172 P. 196

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE' COURT.</p> <p>1. The word “district,” as used in section 14, art. 2, state Constitution, is descriptive of the territory which in legal contemplation comprises the visne over which the jurisdiction of the court for the purpose of prosecutions for crimes and misdemeanors extends.</p> <p>P. 17</p> <p>2. Where the venue in a criminal case is changed at the instance of the accused, he will not he heard to question its regularity, after selecting for himself the place of trial.</p> <p>P. 20</p> <p>3. Alleged remarks of the trial court supposed to have been made to the jury in another case will not he considered when the same has not been authenticated by having been made a part of the record by bill of exceptions or otherwise.'</p> <p>P. 22</p> <p>4. Where there is substantial evidence to support the vedict of a jury, the same will not be disturbed on appeal.</p> <p>P. 22</p>