City of St. Louis v. Walker

ANDERSON, Judge.

The defendant was charged with disturbing the peace, in violation of Section 20, Chapter 46, of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis. The prosecution originated in the City Court where a conviction was obtained. Defendant took an appeal to the Court of Criminal Correction where he was again convicted. This appeal is from the latter conviction.

When the case was called for trial defense counsel requested a continuance, stating that the defendant was ill. This motion was denied. Defendant’s counsel then requested a jury trial. In response to this request the trial judge…