People v. Browning

Opinion

KAUS, P. J.

Defendant Frederick Allen Browning appeals from a judgment sentencing him to prison after he was convicted after a court trial of first degree murder, first degree robbery, first degree burglary (counts I, II, III), felony joy-riding (count V) and second degree burglary (count VI).

Facts

The contentions on appeal relate solely to defendant’s status as a juvenile—he was 17 years old when the crimes were committed—and to evidentiary questions concerning counts I, II, and III (murder, robbery, burglary).

I

Juvenile Court

In March 1973, a petition was filed in juvenile court charging…