People v. Siegel

Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction, after jury trial, of “violation of Section 664 of the Penal Code . . . (Attempted Escape) ” and from an order denying new trial.

Questions Presented

1. Was defendant denied due process by the delayed indictment?

2. Of what crime was defendant convicted?

3. Exclusion of testimony concerning defendant’s statements prior to leaving the jail tank.

4. Reference to wrong section in indictment.

Evidence

Defendant is represented on this appeal by court appointed counsel who has eommendably performed his services.

Defendant was an inmate of the Santa Clara…