State v. Frankoviglia

HIGGINS, Commissioner.

John Frankoviglia, a/k/a John Franks, was convicted by a jury of murder, first degree. His punishment was assessed at life imprisonment, and sentence and judgment were rendered accordingly. (Appeal taken May 25, 1972; jurisdiction retained pursuant to order April 9, 1973.)

Appellant charges that the court erred (III) in refusing to direct a verdict of acquittal “because there was no credible evidence beyond a reasonable doubt to convict defendant.”

In introduction to this contention, appellant concedes from the testimony of Ann Landie, wife of Sol Landie, deceased, Dr.…