Kelly v. Commonwealth

Plaintiff in error, Samuel Kelly, was indicted for the larceny of goods, wares and merchandise of the value of $606, the property of Aleo Stores a corporation trading as A and B Leader Clothing Store, situated in the city of Richmond. Upon his arraignment, accused entered a plea of not guilty, and, pursuant to section 8 of the Constitution, a trial by jury was waived and all matters of law and fact were submitted to the court. The court, after having heard all the evidence, found the accused guilty of grand larceny, as charged in the indictment, and fixed his punishment at confinement in the…