State v. Heck

Citations

• 15 Del. 524

Syllabus

<p>Indictment. Variance.—It is not a fatal variance where the indictment alleges the larceny on one person’s waterproof coat whereas the proof is that the prisoner stole one gum coat.</p> <p>Same.—The case will also be allowed to go to the jury if the indictment alleges the larceny of a pound of tobacco, while the proof is that less than a pound was stolen.</p> <p>Confession,—A jury is not bound to accept the whole of the prisoner’s statement, it may accept or reject such portions as it may deem proper.</p>