People v. Ames

This is an appeal from an order denying a motion for new trial, made after defendant had been granted probation, following her conviction of perjury and grand theft.

Defendant was a resident of the city of Huntington Beach. In April, 1941, she became acquainted with W. M. Turk, an aged resident of the same city. He was then about 86 years old. He went to live at defendant’s house and paid her $30 a month for board and lodging. He, defendant, and a third party named Anthony F. Roth, discussed the purchase of a used automobile. Turk drew $800 in currency from his bank account by check dated June…