People v. Morton

HAYNES, C.

The appellant and one Robert Stokes were jointly indicted for the crime of robbery from the person of one William Hickling. Separate trials were demanded, and appellant, Morton, was put upon trial, was found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment in the state’s prison for the term of ten years, and appeals from the judgment and from an order denying his motion for a new trial.

During the trial, and before the prosecution rested, upon motion of the district attorney, the prosecution was dismissed as to defendant Stokes, who was thereupon called and sworn as a witness for the…