State v. Boettner
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Juvenile Court, Parish of Orleans; Andrew H. Wilson, Judge. Edward Boettner was convicted for failure to support his family, and appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBreaux, C. J.
On complaint of his wife, defendant and appellant was condemned to pay $5 per week for the support of the children, issue of his marriage with complainant.
This was an order of the court, rendered,it is urged by the state, in accordance with Act 34 of 1902, p. 42.
A part of that act authorizes proceedings in conciliation.
Instead of imposing sentence at the first hearing, the court has the power to make an order, subject to change, directing defendant to pay from time to time a weekly sum for the term of one year.
It is based in part on the consent of the defendant, as expressed in the statute.
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