Hoy v. State

In the trial court, appellant was charged by an affidavit in two counts. Count one charges that on December 9, 1946, by force, violence, and putting in fear, he robbed, took and stole from the person of one, Bob Y. Jean, $120 in United States currency.

Count two charges that he took, stole and carried away $120 in United States currency, the property of Bob Y. Jean.

The cause was put at issue by plea of not guilty. A trial by jury resulted in finding of guilty of petit larceny, fine of $500, and commitment to the County Jail for eleven months. A motion for new trial, timely filed, was…