People v. Keller

The information in this case charged defendant with having committed the crime of statutory rape on his daughter, Leah, a female child under the age of 16 years. In a second count he was charged with taking indecent liberties with her person. He was convicted on the latter count and, after denial of a motion for a new trial, was sentenced to serve from 5 to 10 years in the State prison, with the recommendation of' 5 years as a minimum sentence. He here reviews his conviction on writ of error.

Leah, 13 years of age at the time of the alleged assault, testified that she was living at the farm…