People v. Schnebley

Judgment unanimously modified by reversing that part which convicts defendant of the crime of grand larceny, first degree, and as to that conviction new trial granted, and as so modified judgment affirmed. Memorandum: There was undisputed testimony of an expert to the effect that the value of the property stolen was in excess of $500. However, the attorney for the defendant requested the court to charge grand larceny, second, and petit larceny. This request was refused, and the effect thereof was to take the question of value from the jury. This constituted reversible error. The jury could…