State v. Morelock

LeGRAND, Justice.

Defendants were charged with an attempt to break and enter Bright’s Drug Store in Des Moines, Iowa, with intent to commit larceny in violation of section 708.-10, Code of Iowa, 1966. By agreement they were tried together. A jury verdict of guilty was returned against each defendant. They appeal from judgment on that verdict. We affirm.

The offense occurred on May 24, 1968, under unusual circumstances. Defendants, who are brothers, attempted to break and enter the store in daylight while a number of people, both in cars and afoot, had an opportunity to witness their efforts.…