People v. Jackson
New York Court of General Session of the Peace
Motion for new trial and in arrest of judgment after a conviction for bribery. The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the Court
Goée, B.:
By the verdict of a jury the defendant, a coroner, was declared guilty of the crime of bribery, for asking for a sum of money on an agreement or understanding that his official action would be influenced thereby.
*326Before judgment he moves for a new trial, on the ground that the court misdirected the jury in matters of law and that the verdict was contrary to law. Code Crim. Pro., § 465, subds. 5, 6. He also moves in arrest of judgment on the ground that the facts stated do not constitute a crime. Id., § 331.
The indictment charges the defendant with the crime of bribery, and its…
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