Branham v. State

— On May 17th, 1927, defendant was convicted of violating section 249 of the Penal Code of 1913, reading as follows:

“A parent who willfully omits, without lawful excuse, to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter or medical attendance for Ms or her minor child is guilty of a felony.”

The information was in effect and substance couched in the language of the statute, the dereliction charged being the wilful omission, without legal excuse, on or about January 15th, 1927, to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter, and medical attendance for his minor children Marietta, Albert and Nellie…