People v. Ward
California Supreme Court
■ Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of the County of San Joaquin. Ansel Smith, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMcFarland, J.
The appellant was convicted of the “ crime of giving a bribe,” and appeals from the judgment and from an order denying a motion for a new trial.
The appellant demurred to the indictment upon the grounds that it does not substantially comply with the requirements of sections 950 and 952 of the Penal Code. His demurrer was overruled, and we think that the court erred in overruling it.
The indictment charges that the appellant did willfully, feloniously, etc., “ give a bribe” to a certain member of the board of supervisors, with intent to corruptly influence him in a certain matter; but it does…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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