Singleton v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Carroll.

Affirming.

Under an indictment charging Mm -with, unlawfully taking and operating a motor vehicle, without the knowledge or consent of Burwell K. Marshall, the owner of the machine, the appellant was found guilty and his punishment fixed at an indeterminate period in the penitentiary of not less than two nor more than three years.

*245The indictment was found under Sub-section 35 of Section 2739 of the Kentucky Statutes, reading as follows :

“Any person who shall unlawfully take, drive or operate a motor vehicle without the knowledge and consent of the owner,…