State v. Hoskins

DIXON, Judge.

Defendant appeals his conviction for burglary and stealing and consecutive three-year sentences.

No question of sufficiency is raised. Passers-by who noted a burglary in progress at a western clothing store followed a vehicle from the scene, memorized the license number, and reported to the police the number and the car’s description. Defendant and a companion were arrested in the vehicle so described and bearing that license number within minutes. The defendant had a fresh laceration on his finger and on his forehead. Entry was gained to the burglarized premises by the breaking…