People v. Collins

By the Court :

There was evidence tending strongly to show that the defendant requested Parnell to enter a certain building in the nighttime, and to steal therefrom a sum of money which he knew to be concealed there; and that the money, when stolen, should be divided between them. The evidence also tended to prove, that instead of accepting and acting upon this proposal, Parnell immediately informed the Sheriff of it, who, after consultation with the District-Attorney, advised Parnell to pretend to the defendant that he accepted the proposition, and would carry out the enterprise; It was…