People v. Thomas

Defendant was charged with the crime of grand theft, and it was alleged that he had been convicted previously of burglary. Trial by jury was waived, and the People’s case, pursuant to stipulation, was submitted on the transcript of the testimony taken at the preliminary hearing. Defendant admitted the prior conviction. The court found defendant guilty as charged, and he appeals from the judgment on the ground that the evidence was insufficient to support it.

Defendant was employed as a truck driver by the Pacific Transportation & Warehouse Company, Inc., located at 825 East 62d Street, Los…