The People v. Braune

A writ of error was sued out of this court to the criminal court of Cook county to review a conviction of Frank R. Braune and Maurice L. Dale. The indictment against them contained five counts. A nolle prosequi was entered as to the last count. The other four counts charged the defendants committed a criminal abortion on Marie Dwyer, whereby they did kill and murder her. Both defendants were found guilty of manslaughter.

At the outset of the trial a serious error was committed, which substantially affected the rights of both defendants as well as the fairness of the trial. This error was one…