Schechtel v. People

Plaintiff in error, to whom we hereinafter refer as defendant, was indicted with four others for unlawfully conspiring to commit a felony, to wit, utter a forged and fictitious bond. Three of the defendants testified in behalf of the people. Defendant was convicted and sentenced, and he is here seeking reversal.

The errors asserted by defendant may be comprehended in two grounds: First, that certain testimony relating to the commission of other offenses was improperly admitted over the objection of defendant; and, second, that the evidence was wholly insufficient to justify a verdict of guilty…