People v. Tawney

Defendant was indicted on two counts of violating section 580 of the Business and Professions Code. In count I it was alleged that on February 28, 1957, he “offered to sell a medical and osteopathic degree”; in count 2, that on March 26, 1957, he “sold a medical and osteopathic degree.” The jury found defendant guilty on each count. He moved for a new trial and arrest of judgment. Both motions were denied. Proceedings were suspended and defendant was placed on probation for three years on condition, inter alia, that he spend the first four months in the county jail, and pay a fine of $1,000.…