Friedberg v. People

Citations

• 102 Ill. 160
• 1882 Ill. LEXIS 15

Syllabus

<p>1. Criminal law—receiving stolen goods—evidence. In this case, upon an indictment for receiving stolen goods for gain, knowing them to have been stolen, the evidence, which is reviewed in detail, was considered sufficient to support a conviction.</p> <p>2. Witness—accomplice. While it is true that a jury should receive the testimony of an accomplice with caution, yet, if they think him worthy of belief in view of all the circumstances, they may convict upon his evidence, even without corroboration.</p> <p>3. Instruction—repeating. There is no error in refusing instructions, the substance of which is contained in others given.</p> <p>4. New trial—newly discovered evidence. A new trial will not be granted for newly discovered evidence, in its nature merely impeaching evidence.</p>