In Re Polizzotto
California Supreme Court
APPLICATION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus directed to the sheriff of Stanislaus County to secure release of petitioner from custody on a charge of violating a county prohibition ordinance. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtShaw, C. J.
The petitioner is imprisoned in the county jail of Stanislaus County upon a charge of violating an ordinance adopted by the board of supervisors of said county on January 19, 1921, declaring it to be a mis demeanor for any person to unlawfully have in Ms possession intoxicating liquor. The ordinance provided that any person guilty of such offense may be punished by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment not to exceed 180 days, or both.
The defendant was duly charged with violating said ordinance and has been tried and convicted of said offense. The punishment…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- People v. MayenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1922
- In Re VolpiCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1921
- Ex parte CrookshankDistrict Court, S.D. California · 1921
- People v. CapelliCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1921
- Woods v. City of SeattleDistrict Court, W.D. Washington · 1921
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