People v. Robinson

Crime Charged

Burglary. (Ill Rev Stats (1965), c 38, § 19-1.)

Judgment

After a jury trial, defendant was found guilty and sentenced to a term of 6 to 15 years.

Contention on Appeal

The admission into evidence of testimony concerning another crime was prejudicial error.

Evidence

Margaret Woods Martin, for the State.

Her house in Winnetka, Illinois was burglarized between 8:45 a. m. and 11:45 a. m. on March 28, 1966. A number of articles (watches, wallet, clothing, etc.), which were found in defendant’s possession when he was arrested, were identified by her as things which had been stolen from her…