State v. King

BOHLING, C.

[311] Virginia King appeals from a conviction of grand larceny imposing a sentence of three years imprisonment under Laws 1951, p. 455, appearing as § 556.285, 'RSMo Supp. 1953; VAMS. (Statutory references herein are to RSMo 1949 and VAMS, unless otherwise indicated.) Appellant questions the constitutionality of the statute; the sufficiency of the information; the sufficiency of the evidence; and contends error was committed in the admission of evidence, the refusal of a ■ continuance; the giving of instructions, and in the State’s argument.

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