People v. O'Donnell (1938)

THE COURT.

This case was heard and decided by the District Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division One. Thereafter a hearing was granted by this court, and we now adopt portions of the opinion of Mr. Presiding Justice Tyler, with certain additions, as the opinion of this court:

“Appellant was originally charged with a violation of section 288 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes against children. To this charge he pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. At the time set for trial appellant withdrew his plea of not guilty and went to trial on his plea of not guilty…