The People v. Lemar

James LeMar and one Joseph Kubish were found guilty in the criminal court of Cook county of the crime of robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon. LeMar brings the cause here by writ of error, assigning numerous errors hereinafter considered. Counsel appearing in this court for plaintiff in error did not represent him on the trial.

On March 8, 1933, four men entered a men’s furnishing store and print shop in Chicago conducted by four Chinese. One of the men was armed with a sawed-off shot-gun and another had a pistol. Three of the partners and two employees were in the place at the time. Ng…