Kilpatrick v. People

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Allen:

The plaintiff in error, defendant below, was prosecuted under the non-support statute (Chapter 179, Session Laws *2101911). The information was filed October 7, 1915, and alleged, in substance, that on or about December 5, 1914, “and from thence continually until the day of the date hereof,” the defendant willfully neglected, failed and refused to provide reasonable support and maintenance for his wife and child. Upon the trial the jury rendered a general verdict of guilty.

The evidence shows that the defendant and his wife were married in Denver in March, 1911, and…