People v. Lafka

Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction after jury verdict, of two felonies, violations of section 487, Penal Code (1) theft of a diamond ring valued in excess of $200, and (2) theft of money in excess of $200.

Questions Presented

1. Sufficiency of evidence.

2. Corroboration of prosecuting witness.

1. Evidence

Defendant contends that the money was an outright loan by the complaining witness to him and the ring was given for the purpose of sale, the proceeds to be a similar loan to him, all for the purpose of enabling him to finance the purchase of a bar business. The prosecution contends…