People v. Jackson

Charge: Burglary.*

Judgment: After a bench trial the court found the defendant guilty and imposed a sentence of not less than one nor more than three years.

Point Raised on Appeal : Defendant was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Evidence : Augustine Molina testified as follows: He had a place of business on the first floor at 1816 North Halsted Street in the City of Chicago, where he sold records, jewelry, and phonographs. On Friday, February 25, 1966, he closed his store about 8:00 or 9:00 p. m. There was only one door to the shop and that was protected by a gate in the front. When…