People v. Laurry

The defendants, Gus Odell Laurry and Willie Summer, were indicted on a charge of armed robbery. After a trial by jury, they were convicted and each was sentenced to serve five to fifteen years in the penitentiary.

On appeal, the defendants contend (1) the contents of a police radio communication stating “robbery in progress” was erroneously admitted into evidence, (2) remarks of the trial judge during the closing argument of tiie defense prejudiced them and invaded the fact finding responsibility of the jury; and (3) attempted cross-examination of a defense witness concerning possible immoral…