The People v. Adams

Plaintiff in error, Adams, was convicted in the circuit court of Vermilion county of purchasing and concealing five stolen automobile tires, knowing them to be stolen. It is charged they were received from Leo Shouse and Wilbert Meyers, who were charged in a separate indictment with having stolen them. Adams was arrested, pleaded not guilty and admitted to bail.

On May io, 1940, plaintiff in error changed his plea from not guilty to guilty and made application for probation. The application was referred to the adult probation officer and plaintiff in error was re-admitted to bail. On June 2,…