Alabama Court of Appeals June 5, 1917, 8 Div. 493. (Winford v. State.)

' SAMFORD, J.

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The court in its general charge, and without being requested in writing to do so, charged the jury as follows:

“Therefore, gentlemen of the jury, it would be your duty to find in favor of the state, under the plea of not guilty, if you believe the evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.