People v. Jordan

Appellant pleaded not guilty to the violation of Penal Code, section 274 (abortion), performed upon Delores Abalos. The case was submitted to the trial court on the preliminary hearing transcript; each side reserving the right to present additional evidence. After each side had argued, the prosecution moved to reopen for additional testimony. Appellant moved for a mistrial and the motion was granted.

Upon retrial the information was amended to charge appellant with a prior conviction under Penal Code, sections 182 and 274, which he denied. The court found appellant guilty as charged.

Appellant…