State v. Cole

McCALEB, Justice.

Appellant, a Negro resident of Donald-sonville, was charged with violating Article 74 of the Criminal Code (R.S. 14:74) in that he wilfully neglected to provide for the support of his six minor children. After a trial in the Juvenile Court for the Parish of Orleans, he was found guilty but, instead of imposing the sentence provided by R.S. 14:74, the judge, acting under the authority of R.S. 14:75, ordered appellant to pay alimony of $20 every two weeks for the support of his children. An appeal was taken from the judgment and the case has been submitted for our decision.

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