State v. Chesher

Citations

• 22 N.M. 319
• 161 P. 1108

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Tbe standard by which the jury must determine the reasonableness of belief of accused that dnagér is so apparently imminent that he must act in self-defense is that of an ordinary person of firmness, reason, and prudence, not that such question should be determined from the standpoint of the accused; and instruction given by the, court held proper. P. 321</p> <p>2. Evidence of transaction occurring between appellant and deceased a few minutes previous to the act of homicide and closely connected therewith held improperly excluded.</p> <p>P. 322</p> <p>3. Doctrine of “harmless error” held inapplicable.</p> <p>P. 325</p>