State v. Logan
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from Scotland Circuit Court. — Hon. Chas. D. Stewart, Judge. The verdict is invalid for uncertainty, as it is impossible to tell of which offense defendant was convicted. State v. Rowe, 142 Mo. 439; State v. McGee, 181 Mo. 315; State v. Jones, 168 Mo. 403; R. S. 1899', sec. 1891.
1Opinion of the CourtBurgess, J.
The defendant was convicted in the circuit court of Scotland county, under an information charging him with burglary and larceny, and his punishment fixed at five years’ imprisonment in the penitentiary. He appeals.
No bill of exceptions was filed, so that the only matters for the consideration of this court are such as appear from the record proper. '
The jury found the defendant guilty of both burglary and larceny, and assessed his punishment at imprisonment in the penitentiary for a term of five years, and the court rendered judgment in accordance with the verdict. The verdict is clearly…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- State v. JonesSupreme Court of Missouri · 1902
- State v. RoweSupreme Court of Missouri · 1898
- State v. ButterfieldSupreme Court of Missouri · 1882
- State v. McGeeSupreme Court of Missouri · 1904
- State v. McCuneSupreme Court of Missouri · 1908
3Cited by1 opinion
- State v. MeadowsSupreme Court of Missouri · 1932