O'Brien v. State

Frank Harrington, Frank Meister, John Hennessy and Patrick O’Brien were charged in the district court for Sarpy county with the larceny of six hogs of the value of $90. O’Brien was given a separate trial and was convicted. He claims a reversal of the sentence on the grounds: (1) That the evidence is insufficient to sustain the verdict; (2) that statements and declarations of his codefendants were received as evidence against him; (3) that the court erred in giving and refusing instructions. The main facts indicative of guilt which the evidence tends to prove are these: On August 12, the day…