Commonwealth v. Donnelly

Gordon, Jr., J.,

Edward Donnelly, the defendant, was indicted, tried and, on Nov. 20 1924, convicted upon five bills of indictment, charging entering to commit a felony, conspiracy to rob, assault and battery with intent to kill, assault to rob, and attempted robbery in various counts and carrying concealed deadly weapons. The offences for which he was convicted were committed on the morning of Nov. 19, 1924. At the conclusion of the trial, the defendant was sentenced. On Nov. 29, 1924, John M. Dervin, Esq., filed the petition now before us, upon which a rule to show cause was granted, praying…