Hughes v. State
Supreme Court of Florida
1Opinion of the CourtWhitfield, J.
Upon an indictment charging' the breaking and entering of a railroad depot building with intent to commit a felony, to-wit, grand larceny, the defendants were found to be “guilty.”
*203There is ample evidence properly admitted to prove the breaking and entering with intent to steal blank express money orders, etc., that were stolen and utilized by filling them out and collecting money on them greatly in excess of $50.00. For breaking and entering such a building with intent to commit a felony the penalty shall not exceed fifteen years in the State penitentiary. Sec. 5116, Rev. Gen. Stats. 1920.…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Clark v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1910
- State v. BlœdowWisconsin Supreme Court · 1878
3Cited by2 opinions
- Holloman v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1939
- Isaac v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1961