Lofton v. People

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We will refer to plaintiff in error as the defendant. He was accused of armed robbery with intent, if resisted, to maim, wound or kill the victim. Upon conclusion of the trial to a jury he was found guilty. Motion for a new trial was overruled and defendant was sentenced to a term of not less than four nor more than seven years in the state penitentiary.

As grounds for reversal of the judgment his attorney presents argument on three points, to wit:

1. The trial court erred in failing to grant a continuance when a witness failed to appear during the trial.

2. The trial court erred in admitting…