Webb v. People

The defendant Webb was tried on a charge of assault with intent to commit robbery, and, upon verdict of guilty, was sentenced to the penitentiary. He prosecutes error.

Counsel rely for reversal upon four alleged errors of the trial court, namely: (1) Admission of evidence concerning an alleged similar offense; (2) giving what is claimed to be an erroneous instruction on similar offenses; (3) permitting certain cross-examination of the witness Cook; and (4) improper closing argument by the district attorney.

1. The evidence complained of concerning another offense dealt with a robbery alleged to…