People v. Steele

The two defendants were jointly tried on an information charging manslaughter and a violation of section 141 of the Motor Yehiele Act (Stats. 1923, p. 562). The defendant Steele was convicted on both charges; the defendant Kearney was convicted on the latter charge, and, pursuant to an instruction of the trial court, was acquitted on the charge of manslaughter. Both defendants appealed from the judgments following the verdict and from the orders denying their motions for a new trial, but the defendant Steele has abandoned his appeal and the judgment and order as to him are affirmed without…