State v. Leeper
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Jefferson District Court. DEFENDANT was indicted for murder in the second degree, perpetrated by unlawfully causing and producing a miscarriage of Emma Monson, a pregnant woman. Upon conviction be was sentenced to confinement in the penitentiary for twenty years. He now appeals to tliis court.
1Opinion of the CourtBeoK, J.
I. The decision of this case demands the consideration of many questions raised by counsel for defendant. They will receive such consideration and discussion as their nature and importance demand.
Objection is made to the indictment on the ground that it does not charge a crime prescribed by the laws of this state. 1. mubduk : by producing indictment, Counsel's position is based upon the thought 10 that the defendant fails to allege that the acts charged therein were done with the intention of causing and producing the miscarriage, and that the miscarriage was not necessary to save the woman’s…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- State v. ElliottSupreme Court of Iowa · 1877
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