Where there are several counts in an indictment, and a general verdict of guilty is found, judgment shall be entered against the accused, if any count be good, though others be faulty. But on the trial, the court may, on motion of the accused, instruct the jury to disregard any count that is faulty.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 62. Criminal Procedure
Article 3. Trial of Criminal Cases
§62-3-2. Presence of Accused During Trial; Arraignment; Plea
§62-3-3. Selection of Jury in Felony Cases; Striking Jurors; Alternate Jurors
§62-3-6. Custody of Jury; Board and Lodging of Jurors; Conversation With Jurors
§62-3-7. Filling Vacancy in Jury; Discharge of Jury
§62-3-14. Conviction of Part of Offense Charged in Indictment
§62-3-15. Verdict and Sentence in Murder Cases
§62-3-16. Verdicts Jury May Find on Indictments for Homicide or Assault
§62-3-17. Verdicts Jury May Find in Prosecution for Larceny
§62-3-18. Conviction of Attempt on Trial for Felony; Effect of General Verdict of Not Guilty
§62-3-19. Faulty Counts in Indictment