People v. Moody

Louis L. Moody was convicted by a jury of four violations of section 288 of the Penal Code. (Lewd and lascivious conduct with a child' under the age of 14 years “with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust or passions or sexual desires of such person or of such child, . . .”) Moody was found to be a sexual psychopath and committed to a state hospital for observation. A motion for a new trial was denied and this appeal is properly from the order of the court denying the motion for a new trial. (Pen. Code, § 1237; Cal.Rules of Court, rule 31. * )

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