Commonwealth v. Becker

Opinion by

Kenworthey, J.,

Appellant was tried under five indictments charging that he obtained money under false pretences from five separate individuals. The trial judge directed a verdict of not guilty on bills Nos. 984 and 991. Appellant was found guilty as to bills Nos. 987, 988 and 990.

Appellant is undoubtedly a confirmed criminal; after the verdict was rendered, the Commonwealth introduced for the .benefit of the court in imposing sentence evidence of a long criminal history. He was in the roofing business and his mode of operation was, through rather extensive advertising, to procure…