People v. Cerrato

The indictment filed against the defendant contains two counts, the first charging the crime of grand larceny in the second degree by means of false pretenses and representations, and the second charging the crime as at common law.

The false pretenses alleged in the indictment are the following: (1) That he, the said Michael Cerrato, was connected with and authorized to act for the Italian consul in the city of New York; (2) that he, the said Michael Cerrato, was able to have persons excused and exempted from military duty in the Italian army; and (3) that he, the said Michael Cerrato, could…