The People v. Hassil

Sophie Hassil, plaintiff in error, was tried and convicted in the municipal court of Chicago under an amended information in which it was alleged that on or about December 24, 1928, she unlawfully and willfully did knowingly, without lawful consideration, take, accept and receive the sum of $25 from Helen Karczewska, a female person, which $25 was a part of the earnings of Helen Karczewska from the practice by her of prostitution. The court overruled a motion in arrest of judgment and sentenced plaintiff in error to six months in the house of correction and to pay a fine of $300 and costs.…