People v. Vilar

In this case Juan Vilar was accused of violating section 283 of the Penal Code. That section reads as follows:

‘ ‘ Every person who wilfully and lewdly, either :

“3. Writes, composes, stereotypes, prints, publishes, sells, distributes, keeps for sale, or exhibits any obscene or indecent writing, paper, or boobs; or designs, copies, draws, engraves, paints, or otherwise prepares any obscene or 'indecent picture or print; or molds, cuts, casts, or otherwise makes any obscene or indecent figure; * * * is guilty of a misdemeanor. ’ ’

The accusation alleges that the defendant wilfully and lewdly…