State v. Boutch

The appeal raises the following issues:

1. Was the evidence sufficient to support the finding of guilt?

2. Did the trial court err in refusing to submit a requested instruction on entrapment?

3. Was the prosecution of the defendant an exercise in discriminatory law enforcement?

4. Did the manner of selecting the jury violate the defendant’s right to an impartial jury and his right to due process of law?

Sufficiency of evidence.

The evidence showed that the defendant was present in the Varsity Bar on the evening of February 19, 1971. Defendant had a conversation with Susan Naas concerning the…