State v. Harless

A jury found defendant guilty of the crime of attempting to break and enter in violation of section 708.10, Code, 1954, and of being a habitual criminal as defined by section 747.5. Prom judgment thereon defendant has appealed.

I. Appellant first contends the evidence is insufficient to sustain the conviction of attempting to break and enter. There is clearly sufficient proof someone attempted to break and enter Greenwald’s Supermarket in Port Madison about 10:30 p.m. on July 20, 1956. But it is argued defendant’s connection with the crime has not been sufficiently shown.

In considering this…