Washam v. State

CAREY, Justice:

The defendant below, Lamont Washam, has appealed from a conviction and sentence for fourth degree burglary, which is the breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit a crime therein. T. 11 Del.C. § 395. He contends that at his trial the prosecuting attorney made two objectionable and prejudicial remarks.

The alleged offense occurred shortly before midnight on February 13, 1966 at the property of Aims, Inc. on New Castle Avenue near Wilmington. A burglar alarm which was connected to the safe in the building went off about 11:30 P. M. The manager, who was not far…