People v. Randolph

Appellant was accused by the district attorney of Los Angeles County, in an information consisting of two counts, of burglary. The first count alleged that appellant entered the office of Dr. H. B. Griffin, located at 5107 Hollywood Boulevard, with intent to commit theft. The count also charged three prior convictions. The second count contained a similar allegation on the same day, in entering the offices of Dr. Donald W. Wilkins, located at 4471 Sunset Boulevard. By another information appellant was charged with a violation of the state Narcotic and Drug Act, on the same day, in having in his possession a preparation of morphine containing more than one-fourth grain of morphine to the avoirdupois ounce, in violation of said act. This information also alleged three prior convictions. A jury was waived and the two cases consolidated for trial before the court. The court found defendant guilty on all counts of both informations. Prom the judgment of conviction and the order denying his motion for a new trial defendant appealed.

Both doctors are dentists. The office of Dr. Griffin is located in a building at the northwest corner of Normandie and Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles.…