People v. Neal

Defendant appeals from a conviction of violation of section 503 of the California Vehicle Code. By the provisions of this section the unlawful driving or taking of a vehicle is made a felony.

The theft of the automobile for which appellant has been convicted took place on the evening of December 15, 1939. The circumstances surrounding the theft were related by Oscar Johnson, who was charged in the information with appellant. Johnson pleaded guilty to the offense charged. On the trial of appellant, had before a jury, Johnson testified that he and appellant had been driving around the town of…