People v. Baird

WOOD (Parker), Acting P. J.

Defendant was charged with grand theft in that on or about September 28, 1953, he unlawfully took $3,000 from Vladimir Weinstein. Defendant admitted allegations of the information that he had been convicted previously of two felonies (forgery and arson). In a trial by jury, defendant was found guilty as charged. He appeals from the judgment.

Appellant contends that the evidence is insufficient to support the judgment; and that the court’s rulings upon certain objections were erroneous.

In 1953, appellant operated a salvage business under the name of Compton Surplus…