People v. Quiel

The appellant and Lowell Bell were jointly charged and convicted of petty theft and prior convictions of felonies. They were tried with a jury. The appellant admitted the prior conviction of felony. A motion for new trial was granted the defendant Bell, but denied as to the appellant, who was thereupon sentenced to state prison for the indeterminate term- prescribed by law. From that judgment and order denying a new trial Joe Y. Quiel appealed.

It is contended the verdict and judgment are not supported by the evidence; that the court erred in denying appellant’s motion for new trial, and that…