State v. Crocker

BOHLING, Commissioner.

Carl Crocker appeals from a conviction and sentence of two years’ imprisonment for stealing eleven head of Hereford white-faced cattle. §§ 560.156, subd. 2, 560.161, subd. 1(2) and subd. 2(3). Statutory ref*33erences are to RSMo 1949 and 1957 Supplement, V.A.M.S. See Laws 1955, p. 508, §§ 2, 5, subds. 1(2), and 2(3).

Respondent has filed a motion to dismiss this appeal on the grounds defendant’s motion for new trial and notice of appeal were not timely filed. Defendant has filed no brief in this court.

On December 29, 1958, the jury returned the following verdict into court:…