Williams v. Commonwealth

Raymond Williams was indicted in the Circuit Court of Surry county for breaking and entering an outhouse with intent to commit larceny,' and the larceny therefrom of fifty-two pieces of cured hog meat—hams, shoulders and sides —valued at $550. Upon his trial before a jury he was convicted and punishment fixed at five years in the penitentiary. A general verdict was returned and as only one count is contained in the indictment it constitutes conviction for the major crime charged, i. <?., housebreaking with intent to commit larceny. Speers v. Commonwealth, 17 Gratt. (58 Va.) 570; Myers v.…