State v. Kelly

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Defendant objects to the consolidation of the charges for trial. The indictments charge the defendant with felonious possession on 2 December 1977 of stolen property. The indictments alleged, and the evidence indicated,, the property was stolen at different times but all possessed by defendant on 2 December 1977. The solicitor could have included both charges in one bill of indictment. There was no error in the consolidation in the discretion of the trial judge.

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