Opinion ID: 1821825
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: the verdict on counts i and ii

Text: The trial judge found as a fact 7. According to the testimony of the jurors, it was unanimously established that the Defendant was guilty as to Counts I and II prior to any statement by Mr. Beeson, and concluded as a matter of law 2. There was no evidence submitted which persuaded or convinced this Court or even indicates that the comment of Mr. Beeson was made prior to the unanimous findings of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt as to Counts I and II by the jury. We agree with the finding and conclusion of the trial court. While appellant made general allegations about violations of his constitutional rights on all three convictions, the record is devoid of any error as to Counts I and II. The record is very clear that the convictions on Counts I and II were reached before any remarks by Beeson. Even Boyd agrees on this point. There is no reason to consider the clearly erroneous rule since no error can be found. Appellant's convictions on Counts I and II will not be disturbed because the verdict was based only upon the evidence produced at trial. State v. Williamson, 349 N.W.2d 645 (S.D.1984); Brown Co. v. Meidinger, 271 N.W.2d 15 (S.D.1978). Cf. United States v. Delaney, 732 F.2d 639 (8th Cir. 1984).