People v. Abbott

Defendant was charged with the crime of violating section 192, subdivision 3(a) of the Penal Code (manslaughter) in that she killed three children in driving a vehicle with gross negligence. In a second count she was charged with violating section 501 of the Vehicle Code in driving a vehicle on a public highway while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. A trial by jury resulted in a conviction on count number one except the jury found her guilty under subdivision 3(b), section 192 of the Penal Code, and found her not guilty on the second count.

On appeal defendant attacks the…