Matter of Application of Worsham
California Court of Appeal
APPLICATION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus originally made in the District Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District. The facts are stated in the opinion- of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtConrey, P. J.
The petitioner is in custody of the city
marshal of the city of Whittier and is held by virtue of a commitment, on sentence of fine, issued out of the recorder’s court of said city. It appears that petitioner was convicted before the recorder of the crime of misdemeanor committed in the city of Whittier. The complaint charged that the defendant did willfully and unlawfully visit a place within the city of Whittier where intoxicating drinks were delivered, divided, and distributed. Ordinance No. 157 of said city is an ordinance prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors within the city and,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- People v. ConnessCalifornia Supreme Court · 1906
- In re Ah JowUnited States Circuit Court · 1886
- Ex Parte MeyersCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1908
3Cited by1 opinion
- Bonwell v. Justice CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1957