Price v. Commonwealth

STEINFELD, Judge.

Johnny Wilson, Danny Veach and appellant Lawrence Price were jointly indicted, tried by a jury and convicted for dwelling house breaking. KRS 433.180. Only Price appeals, arguing that the court erred in admitting testimony concerning a confession by one of the co-defendants and that he should have been granted a directed verdict because of insufficient evidence. We reverse.

In November 1970, the residence of Curtis Ball was burglarized and guns and a coin collection were taken. The sheriff was asked, “What statements did he (Veach) make to you . . . concerning this crime that…