People v. Marcus

Defendant and appellant, Jerry Marcus, was arrested, informed against jointly with one O’Grady, and convicted of robbery armed. The person robbed was the complaining witness, Frank O’Leary. Defendant brings error.

Defendant complains that the trial court limited the cross-examination by his counsel of the people’s witnesses. The matters sought to be inquired about were collateral. The right to cross-examine in relation to them rested in the discretion of the trial court. There was no abuse of discretion.

Defendant complains the trial court did not charge the jury with reference to res gestee…