People v. Crawford

November 20-, 1969, a jury found defendant guilty of murder in tbe first degree. His motion for new trial was denied; he was sentenced and he appeals. Defendant’s allegations of error relate to the sufficiency of the evidence, the fairness of the trial, and to instructions given and not given.

August 13, 1969, defendant, decedent, and others were attending a party at a private home where gambling occurred. During’ a crap game in which defendant and decedent participated, they had a dispute over money. Although defendant denies it, the dispute was apparently settled amicably, and defendant…