Thomas v. United States

I concur in the reversal of the judgment as to Richard Thomas. I dissent from its affirmance as to Marie Fowler. I agree that there was sufficient evidence to take the case to the jury as to her, but, in view of the completely erroneous admission of the two judgments of conviction against Lee Lewis and of the testimony of the officers that the appellants were at or near Lee Lewis’ house, 1 cannot agree that this court may speculate on whether the admission of these judgments was prejudicial. That their admission was erroneous is clear, I think, both upon principle and authority.1 That a…