Melvin C. Jenkins v. United States

Evidence for the Government showed that Jenkins entered a store and, at gun point, forced an employee to give him the contents of the cash drawer. Testifying in his own behalf, Jenkins denied the robbery, said he could not remember where he was on the day in question, but admitted having been in the store on several occasions. Cross-examination disclosed a criminal record which, of course, went to his credibility. Found guilty by the jury, he appeals.

The principal'claims of error advanced by Jenkins are that the trial judge gave a coercive instruction and improperly commented on the evidence.…