People v. Hodges

Defendant appeals from judgment of conviction of three charges of grand theft 1 and from order denying motion for new trial. He also attempts to appeal from the verdict, which plainly is not appealable. (People v. Tompkins, 109 Cal.App.2d 215, 217 [240 P.2d 356].)

Appellant’s principal argument is that the evidence is insufficient to sustain the verdict with respect to each of the first three counts.

Defendant was business manager of Gardena Valley News, a concern engaged in publishing a newspaper in the city of Gardena. He had been contacted by Mr. Medric Spenard, an importer and exporter, who…