State v. Distefano

The defendant was convicted of the crime of having carnal knowledge of a female under the age of 18 years and over the age of 13 years. Motion for new trial was filed and denied, and defendant was sentenced to serve an indeterminate term in the state prison as provided by law. Defendant appealed.

At the time the cause was called for trial one of defendant’s counsel announced that the defendant was ready. Other counsel objected to the entire panel and venire of jurors as drawn. The objection was based upon section 3610, Compiled Laws Utah 1917, which provides:

“At least fifteen days before any…