People v. Mayrand

Defendant was convicted of the crime of sodomy, the victim being a boy of 12 years of age. Defendant theretofore had never been charged with any crime. He had occupied some responsible positions. The conviction was based exclusively on the word of the boy against that of defendant. A jury trial was waived. There was some confusion over the date of the offense. The information charged it took place on January 15, 1940, and it was finally amended to read on or about April 10, 1940, to conform with the testimony. No" objection to the amendment was made at the trial by defendant. The claim of…