State v. Madden

HENLEY, Judge.

Defendant was charged by information with burglary, second degree, and stealing, and, under the Habitual Criminal Act, with a prior felony. Sections 560.070, 560.110, 560.156. (Statutory references are to RSMo 1959 and V.A.M.S.) A jury found him guilty of burglary and stealing. Upon a finding by the court of the prior felony conviction, he was sentenced to a term of five years in the penitentiary for burglary and five years for stealing, the two sentences to run concurrently. Section 556.- 280. His motion for new trial was overruled and he appeals.

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