People v. Bielecki

Opinion by

Judge VOGT.

Defendant, Lawrence Bielecki, appeals the judgment of conviction entered upon jury verdicts finding him guilty of first degree burglary, second degree burglary, and third degree assault. He also challenges his adjudication as a habitual criminal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

On July 8, 1995, while investigating a reported burglary, police officers saw a person who matched the description given by the victim running away from the area. The police arrested defendant and, upon searching him, discovered jewelry which he admitted belonged to…