Ford v. State

Appellant was charged by an affidavit in two counts, with robbery under § 10-4101, Burns’ 1942 Replacement, and with grand larceny under § 10-3001, Burns’ 1942 Replacement. A plea of not guilty was entered, a trial by jury was waived, and the trial court found appellant guilty of robbery. Judgment and sentence followed.

Appellant presents only two questions for our consideration: (1) That the trial court had no jurisdiction of appellant, and (2) that by his trial and conviction appellant has been placed in former jeopardy. We shall answer these contentions in the order as above set out.

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