Gallegos v. People

Plaintiff in error, to whom we will refer as defendant, was convicted of the crime of first degree murder and the penalty fixed at life imprisonment. Judgment entered accordingly and defendant seeks review by writ of error.

The district attorney called nine witnesses whose testimony established beyond question that the defendant committed the crime of which he was accused. The evidence disclosed without dispute in any material respect that on February 3, 1959, defendant, who had been drinking, arrived at his home in Denver. One Mrs. Villagrana, who also resided on the premises, requested him…