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July 20, 1958
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Savannah, GA, 52-year-old J. C. Smith appeals to the State Supreme Court after Judge Dunbar Harrison rejected his guilty plea for murdering his wife with an axe. Attorney Aaron Kravitch seeks ruling on judge's authority to decline pleas; prior bill of exceptions deemed premature.
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Savannah Man Appeals Plea In Murder Case
SAVANNAH GA - J. C. Smith,
52-year-old axe slayer, is further appealing to the State Supreme Court the question of whether or not a Superior Court judge may decline to accept a guilty plea in a murder case.
Last week the Supreme Court threw out a bill of exceptions filed by Smith's attorney, Aaron Kravitch. It was contended that Superior Judge Dunbar Harrison erred in refusing to accept Smith's offer to enter a plea to the charge of murdering his wife. The Supreme Court ruled that the bill of exception was tendered prematurely.
Now Atty Kravitch is asking the court to rule directly on the question.
SAVANNAH GA - J. C. Smith,
52-year-old axe slayer, is further appealing to the State Supreme Court the question of whether or not a Superior Court judge may decline to accept a guilty plea in a murder case.
Last week the Supreme Court threw out a bill of exceptions filed by Smith's attorney, Aaron Kravitch. It was contended that Superior Judge Dunbar Harrison erred in refusing to accept Smith's offer to enter a plea to the charge of murdering his wife. The Supreme Court ruled that the bill of exception was tendered prematurely.
Now Atty Kravitch is asking the court to rule directly on the question.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Case
Guilty Plea
Supreme Court Appeal
Axe Slayer
Savannah Ga
What entities or persons were involved?
J. C. Smith
Aaron Kravitch
Dunbar Harrison
Where did it happen?
Savannah, Ga
Story Details
Key Persons
J. C. Smith
Aaron Kravitch
Dunbar Harrison
Location
Savannah, Ga
Story Details
52-year-old J. C. Smith, accused of murdering his wife with an axe, appeals to the State Supreme Court on whether a Superior Court judge may decline a guilty plea in a murder case. The Supreme Court previously ruled a bill of exceptions premature, and his attorney now seeks a direct ruling.