People v. Neff

WOOD (Parker), J.

Defendant was charged in two counts with the crime of manslaughter, in that, on January 12,1952, he unlawfully and without malice killed two persons. The deaths resulted from carbon monoxide poisoning, which was caused by fumes from a gas heater in a hotel where defendant was employed as manager. In a trial by jury, he was found guilty as charged in each count. His motion for a new trial was denied. Imposition of sentence was "suspended, and probation was granted upon the condition that he serve six months in the county jail. He appeals from the order denying his motion for a…