Cavender v. State

— The appellant was convicted on a charge of burglary, and sentenced to two years imprisonment in the State’s prison. The only question requiring consideration is whether or not the evidence justifies the verdict of guilty.

No useful purpose could be subserved by setting out a summary of the evidence, or by indulging in extended argument to show wherein it is insufficient to sustain the judgment of conviction. Elaborate briefs have been presented on both sides : on the one hand to show that the conviction is not sustained by any proof; on the other that it is. The concession is frankly and…