People v. Burkett

By an information filed by the district attorney of Yolo County, appellant, Dee Willie Burkett, and his brother, Earl H. Burkett, were charged with two counts: Count One, forcible rape, and Count Two, intent to commit rape. On August 22, 1952, a preliminary examination was held and both defendants were held to answer. On September 2, 1952, the defendants were arraigned in the superior court and each entered a plea of not guilty and demanded a trial by jury.

On September 22, 1952, the said defendants and their counsel appeared in court, and defendant and appellant, Dee Willie Burkett, through…