People v. Jackson

Defendant was convicted of (1) bookmaking, (2) keeping premises with paraphernalia for the purpose of recording bets, and (3) accepting bets in violation respectively of subdivisions 1, 2 and 6 of section 337a, Penal Code. The jury found also that the charge that defendant had previously been convicted of a felony was true. She appeals from the judgment and the order denying her motion for a new trial.

As grounds for reversal she contends that (1) the evidence is insufficient to sustain her conviction; (2) she was subjected, over her counsel’s objection, to improper cross-examination by the…