Puntasecca v. State

The appellants are Eugene F. Puntasecca and Anthony C. Franco, whose real name is Henry Scelza. They were each charged in the same information with the offenses of breaking and entering a building and grand larceny. At their arraignment each pleaded not guilty. They were jointly tried and each was found guilty as to the two counts by a jury. During the course of the trial the appellants each moved for a directed verdict which motions were denied. Their motions for new trial were also denied whereupon this appeal was taken.

We will consider first the appeal of Eugene F. Puntasecca. The only…