People v. Sumner

VALLÉE, J.

Defendant was convicted of bookmaking. His motion for a new trial was denied. Imposition of sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation. He appeals from the judgment (an order granting probation is now a final judgment. Penal Code, section 1237(1), as amended in 1951), and from the order denying his motion for a new trial. His sole point is that the evidence is insufficient to support the conviction.

In the afternoon of February 22, 1952, two police officers entered a two-story residence in Los Angeles. The officers knocked and after a delay of about 15 seconds they were…