People v. Williams

Jaycox, J.:

The indictment herein charged the defendant with keeping a disorderly house and maintaining a public nuisance.

The defendant interposed a demurrer upon the ground that the indictment charged the defendant with the commission of more than one crime within, the meaning of sections 278 and 279 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The demurrer was overruled and a trial was had under the indictment. The defendant was convicted upon both counts and sentenced to imprisonment in the County jail for six months and to pay a fine of $200.

The defendant has appealed and prepared and served what…