People v. Avalone

The defendanhappellant was indicted along with one Cataldo for the crime of criminally buying, receiving, concealing and withholding stolen property. Cataldo was not convicted as a receiver of stolen property. He pleaded guilty, however, to attempted grand larceny in the first degree.

*284At the trial of Avalone the only significant testimony was given by Cataldo. Cataldo testified that Avalone had offered him certain stolen rings, that Cataldo had valued them and had finally paid Avalone the amount of the valuation and had taken possession of the property. This transfer of the property occurred…