People v. Ross

Rutherford Eugene Ross was convicted by a jury of violating section 261, subdivision 1, (statutory rape) and section 288 (lewd and lascivious conduct) of the Penal Code. After the verdict of the jury was received the criminal proceedings were suspended and proceedings were had to determine whether or not Ross was a sexual psychopath. After an examination appellant was determined to be a sexual psychopath and was incarcerated as one. Thereafter a motion for a new trial was made and denied. This appeal is from an order denying the motion for a new trial. Though neither a judgment has been…