State v. Rood

KRUCKER, Chief Judge.

Defendant-appellant, Burton Charles Rood, was informed against for the crime of burglary. The jury found him guilty of second-degree burglary, and judgment of conviction thereon was entered. A sentence of not less than 18 months nor more than three years was imposed and this appeal was taken.

On June 5, 1968, at about 9:00 a. m., Mr. and Mrs. Gray were seated in the dining area of their home. Through the window, they observed a man in an orange t-shirt enter the backyard of their daughter’s home across the street. He entered the house. Mr. Gray went over, rapped on the…