Commonwealth v. Rivers

Opinion by

Jacobs, J.,

In this case the appellant, Devoid Rivers, was indicted on three bills with one Edward Sable. On bill No. 117 he was charged with assault with intent to rob, on No. 118 he was charged with burglary, and on No. 119 he was charged with conspiracy. He and Sable, together with one Armstrong who was charged with possession of burglary tools, were tried at tbe same time. Jury trial was waived and the three defendants were, tried, beginning September 8, 1958, before Judge Maurice W. Sporkin. Appellant Ayas ¿t all times represented by counsel.

At the beginning of the trial…