People v. Teale

Defendants Thomas L. Teale and Ruth Eliza beth Chapman were convicted by a jury of the first degree murder of Billy Dean Adcock, robbery of the first degree and simple kidnaping. A life sentence was imposed upon the defendant Chapman as to the murder count and she appeals from the whole of the judgment. The death penalty was imposed upon the defendant Teale, and his appeal is automatic pursuant to the provisions of section 1239, subdivision (b) of the Penal Code. The order denying defendants’ motion for a new trial being nonappealable, the defendant Chapman’s purported appeal therefrom must…