People v. Horton

Offense Charged in the Indictment

Theft of property exceeding $150 in value (the automobile of one Jack Glasson).

Defense at the Trial

Alibi.

Judgment

A jury trial resulted in a verdict of guilty. In aggravation it appeared that defendant was on parole from a sentence of one to five years for armed robbery. The court entered judgment on the verdict and sentenced defendant to a term of one to ten years.

Contentions on Appeal(1) It was error to permit reference by State witnesses to other crimes committed by defendant.(2) The court’s ruling on point (1) was made in a manner which was prejudicial to…