People v. Butler

Opinion

ROTH, P. J.

Thomas Butler appeals from a conviction by a jury of second degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187). The verdict was rendered on February 6, 1969. Probation was denied and appellant was sent to prison for the term prescribed by law on February 27,1969.

Prior to these proceedings, appellant was tried on the same murder charge. The jury disagreed and a mistrial was declared.

At shortly after 8 p.m. on June 22, 1968, Los Angeles Police Officer Jackson proceeded to 1305 West 8th Street in Los Angeles in response to a call for an ambulance because of a “cutting.” The ambulance call,…