People v. Hayes

Hinman, J.:

The main questions raised by the appellant relate to the corroboration of the testimony of an accomplice. “A conviction cannot be had upon the testimony of an accomplice, unless he be corroborated by such other evidence as tends to connect the defendant with the commission of the crime.” (Code Crim. Proc. § 399.) This corroboration by “ other evidence ” differs from that of the corroboration of a confession. (Code Crim. Proc. § 395.) There the statute requires “ additional proof that the crime charged has been committed.” There must be evidence in addition to the confession simply…