People v. Arrocho

On July 18, 1924, these two appeals were heard. They were argued by the attorneys for the defendants and the fiscal. Following the established practice, after a brief conference the records were passed to one of the justices for study and submission of memorandums. The memorandums were submitted and a lengthy and ardent discussion took place among the members of the court, diverse opinions being expressed concerning the various questions involved and the manner in which they should he decided. On one point all were agreed not only at the commencement of the final discussion, but from the time…