Cope v. Steckel

SCOTT, J., pro tem.

Petitioner sought a writ of mandate in the superior court to compel respondents to reinstate him as police officer and pay his salary since date of removal. The trial court found against petitioner and from such adverse judgment he appeals.

March 21, 1931, petitioner was charged with one count of rape and three counts of violation of Penal Code, section 288. March 26, 1931, he was served with notice of suspension. The charge of rape was dismissed and petitioner was acquitted on the other counts. After conclusion of the criminal case, on August 26, 1931, he was served with…