People v. McNeil

Defendant was convicted after trial by jury on seven counts of grand theft. This appeal is from the judgments. There is also a purported appeal from the sentences.

Viewing the evidence most favorable to the people (respondent) , the facts are:(a) November 9, 1933, defendant met Mrs. Bovell at a metaphysical meeting in Hollywood, California. He thereafter stated to her that, if she would let him have her money, he would double her interest and give her good security. She thereupon gave defendant $75,000 and subsequently thereto additional amounts, making a total of $155,000.

March 1, 1934,…