State v. Burns
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from First Judicial District Court, Parish of Caddo; Thomas F. Bell, Judge. Harry Burns was convicted of larceny and burglary, and appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
BREAUX, O. J.
A true bill was returned against Harry Burns on the 24th day of February, 1912, by the grand jury of the parish of Caddo.
The charge against him was that on the 30th day of January, 1912, he feloniously stole and carried away a watch valued at $40, rings, a razor, a hat, pistol, and other effects, the value of which is stated in the indictment, from the dwelling house of C. C. Bailey.
He was arraigned on the 26th day of February, 1912, and subsequently placed on his trial before á jury of 12. They heard the testimony, argument of counsel, and charge of the court, and thereafter he…
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