129 S.E.2d 572 (Ga.App. 1963), 39718, Shoffeitt v. State

Citation: 129 S.E.2d 572, 107 Ga.App. 217

Opinion Judge: FRANKUM, Judge.

Party Name: John Henry SHOFFEITT v. The STATE.

Attorney: If, in the trial of a criminal case, the accused makes an unsworn statement to the court and jury in his defense, he cannot 'be compelled to answer any questions on cross-examination, should he think proper to decline to answer.' Code,

Judge Panel: NICHOLS, P. J., and JORDAN, J., concur.

Case Date: Wednesday January 16, 1963

Court: Georgia Court of Appeals