Anderson

People v. Anderson

Good Law
120 Cal. App. 661·1932 Cal. App. LEXIS 128·8 P.2d 155
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaFebruary 11, 1932Docket No. 2134.California904 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

York, J.

Upon an information filed by the district attorney, containing four counts, appellant wa,s convicted of the crime of grand theft by way of embezzlement.

Appellant was employed by the California Auto Salon, Ltd., as cashier and bookkeeper from May 1, 1929, to approximately November 20, 1931, during which period she had exclusive control and custody of cash and checks turned in by salesmen of the company in the conduct of the business of selling automobiles, and was accustomed to deposit same in the bank. It is an undisputed fact that the books were kept by appellant, and that, except for a very few; items, the records were wholly in the handwriting of said appellant.

Appellant makes two points upon this appeal: 1. That the books of the California Auto Salon, Ltd., were not admissible in evidence against the defendant. 2. That the court erred in permitting the expert accountant Zeitlen to testify to his deductions and summaries made and arrived at through the documents; instruments .not offered in evidence, not produced in court, and not shown to be in the handwriting of the defendant.

In support of her first point, appellant maintains that the one purpose for which the boobs…

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