People v. Strewl

Bliss, J. (dissenting).

It is well at the outset to examine the jurisdiction of our court on this appeal. It is purely statutory and has been discussed many times by the appellate courts of this State. It is found under sections 527 and 542 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Section 542 provides: “After hearing the appeal, the court must give judgment, without regard to technical errors or defects or to exceptions which do not affect the substantial rights of the parties.” Section 527 provides that the appellate court may order a new trial if it is satisfied that “ the verdict against the…