State v. Morrison

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hopkins, J.:

The defendant appeals from a conviction under the statute which provides, “Any person . . . who shall persuade, induce, intice or procure . . . any female person ... to go from one place to another within this state for the purpose of prostitution, *845fornication or concubinage shall be deemed guilty of a felony.” (R. S. 21-937.)

The defendant was arrested upon a warrant and complaint containing three counts. The first count charged forcible rape. The second and third, violation of the statute above quoted (R. S. 21-937). The second count…