State v. Boudreau

The respondent was charged with burglary and larceny. At the close of the State’s evidence a motion was made for a directed verdict of not guilty on the ground that there was no evidence in the case to warrant a conviction on either charge. This motion was granted and the case is here on exceptions by the State.

The material facts as disclosed by the evidence are as follows: The store of W. E. Brock, located in Troy, was broken into on the night of December 17, 1939, and merchandise and money was stolen. About two weeks later one Blanchard came to Sanville, a constable, and confessed to the…