Taylor v. Commonwealth

CLAY, Commissioner.

The three appellants were convicted of storehouse breaking and each sentenced to two and one-half years in prison.

The first question raised is a procedural one. Appellants, who are not now represented by counsel, failed to take and perfect their appeal within the time limits prescribed by the Criminal Rules. In view of the very unusual circumstances in this particular case, we will not dismiss the appeal on procedural grounds.

The only claim of error on the merits is that the principal evidence introduced against appellants was obtained by an illegal search.

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