People v. Hunter

WOOD (Parker), J.

Defendant was accused of violating sections 288 and 288a of the Penal Code. In a trial by jury he was convicted on both counts. Proceedings were suspended and probation was granted. He appeals from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

Appellant contends that the testimony of the prosecutrix was inherently improbable and was insufficient as a matter of law to support the verdicts.

In October, 1956, Jo Anne, the prosecutrix, 9 years of age, lived on Graywood Street with her mother, stepfather, and two younger sisters. Defendant lived on the opposite side of that street…