Valles v. Johnson

STANFORD, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order of the Superior Court, following a hearing on certiorari, affirming an order of the appellee, Clark H. Johnson, Justice of the Peace, that appellant be held to answer to the Superior Court on the charge of failure to provide for minor children.

The appellant, Jesus Valles, was charged in accordance with provisions set out in section 43-201 A.C.A.1939, prior to amendment in 1949, which read as follows: “A parent who wilfully omits, without lawful excuse, to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter or medical attendance for his or her minor…