People v. Foreman

In an information filed by the District Attorney of Los Angeles County defendant was charged with hit and run in violation of section 20001 of the Vehicle Code. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Trial by jury was duly waived by defendant personally and by all counsel. The trial court found defendant guilty as charged. Probation was denied and defendant was sentenced to the county jail for a period of one year. This is an appeal from the judgment and order denying motion for new trial.

Jesse Harris, a witness, testified that on July 22, 1961, at approximately 9 o ’clock in the evening he saw…