People v. Francis

Defendant was charged by information in two counts with passing two checks without sufficient funds with the intent to defraud; both checks (one in each count) ivere passed on the same day, in the same place, Bennie’s Clubhouse, to different employees in that place and drawn on the same bank; one (count one) was for $60, the other (count two) for $25. He was also charged Avith a prior conviction and imprisonment for conspiracy to commit pandering.

Defendant with his counsel, Mr. Testa, pleaded not guilty to both counts on his arraignment on April 25, 1952, and trial was set for June 19, 1952.…