Commonwealth v. Trapp

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

Appellant and a codefendant were tried together before a jury on charges of burglary, larceny, receiving stolen goods, and conspiracy. After the jury had been selected before the Administrative Judge and sworn, both defense counsel moved for a mistrial on the ground that trial booklets had been submitted to the jury panel ■which, included the information that appellant and co-defendant were being charged with other crimes. These motions were denied, and, after presentation of evidence, the jury found both defendants guilty. Motions for new trial and in arrest of judgment…