People v. Gooch

In a bench trial, defendant was convicted of burglary and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of one to three years. On appeal, defendant contends that the evidence did not establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in that (1) identification of the defendant was weak and uncertain; (2) the evidence as to the nature of the premises and the alleged entry are confusing and unconvincing; and (3) the State has failed to prove the “intent to commit [the crime of] theft.” .

In substance, on the afternoon of September 4, 1964, four men ran out of an open door at the rear of an auto accessory…