Thompson v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Turner, Commissioner

Affirming.

Appellant was indicted, charged with the desertion of his wife while pregnant, and leaving her in destitute or indigent circumstances without making proper provision for her board, clothing and care in a manner suitable to her condition and station in life, under the provisions of section 33U-1,'supplement to Carroll’s 1922 Statutes.

On his trial he was found guilty and sentenced to confinement in the penitentiary for one year.

Two reasons for reversal are urged, (1) that the court erred in refusing to grant appellant .a continuance, and (2)…