Andrews v. People

This was an indictment against Andre Andrews, containing two counts. In the first count the defendant was charged with larceny, and in the second with receiving stolen goods. On a trial before a jury, the defendant was found guilty as charged in the second count of the indictment, and was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment in the penitentiary. Several alleged errors are relied upon to reverse the judgment.

On the back of the indictment is indorsed: “A true bill.— J. J. Corcoran, foreman of the grand jury. ” And, “Witnesses, Charles P. Crane, Lem. Flershem, Peter Lapp, Off. Cosgrove, Off.…