The People v. Schmagien

A jury in the circuit court of LaSalle county found George Schmagien guilty of murder, fixing his punishment at fourteen years’ imprisonment. A review of the judgment entered on that verdict is sought by this writ of error.

Plaintiff in error was arrested July 4, 1934, following the death on that date of John Benik, and was committed to jail on the same day. On October 10, 1934, he was indicted, charged with the murder of Benik, and his trial on that indictment started December 3, 1934. Prom his arrest until his trial plaintiff in error was continuously confined in the county jail. Before the…