People v. Span

Following a jury trial, the defendant, Earlie Span, was found guilty of the offenses of residential burglary and possession of a stolen automobile. During the trial, the State had nol-prossed a charge of felony theft that had been pending against the defendant. Defendant was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for residential burglary and four years’ imprisonment for possession of a stolen automobile. Defendant appeals.

The defendant was arrested with codefendant, John Groom, but the two were scheduled to be tried separately. Prior to trial, defendant’s attorney informed the court and Groom’s…