In Re Johannes

This is an application for a writ of habeas corpus, filed by Gladys Johannes on behalf of her husband, Jacob I. Johannes, who will be referred to as the defendant. The facts are not in dispute.

The district attorney of Los Angeles County filed an information charging Jacob Johannes with the offense of grand theft in five counts. By indictment the grand jury of that county charged him with the same but a separate offense. The actions were consolidated for trial. On June 22, 192’8, the jury, the Honorable Charles S. Burnell, presiding as judge, found the defendant guilty as charged on all counts…