State v. Wiseman

Riley, Judge :

At the January, 1953, term of the Circuit Court of Boone County, Leonard Wiseman was indicted for the nonsupport of his wife and two children, under the provisions of Code, 48-8-1, as amended. There was a trial by jury, during which an effort was made to reconcile the husband and wife, resulting in the withdrawal of a juror and a mistrial, which were acquiesced in by counsel for the defendant. Another trial having been had on April 29, 1955, the jury rendered a verdict of guilty, and the defendant, in lieu of any other penalty, was required to pay to his wife, Lenora Wiseman,…