Brison v. Commonwealth

CATINNA, Commissioner.

Viceroy Brison, Jr.; Arthur Ray Brison, his brother; John Ballard; and Ben W. Thacker were jointly indicted for dwelling-house breaking. The jury found Viceroy Brison, Jr., guilty and fixed his punishment at five years’ imprisonment; Arthur Ray Brison guilty and fixed his punishment at five years’ imprisionment; Ben Thacker guilty and fixed his punishment at two years’ imprisonment; and John Ballard not-guilty. Viceroy, Arthur Ray, and Ben appeal from the judgment entered upon the jury verdict.

Between the hours of 7:30 a. m. and 3:30 p. m. on December 6, 1972, someone…