People v. Welsh
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from Trial Term, Dutchess County. Action by the people against John P. Welsh and others. Prom a judgment dismissing the complaint, the people appeal. Affirmed.
1Opinion of the CourtJenks, J.
This is an action upon a forfeited recognizance. The defendant Welsh was indicted for keeping a bawdyhouse. In May, 1901, his case was called for trial, “defendant not appearing,” but C. Morschauser and C. Hopkins, Esqs., appeared for him. Mr. Hopkins, being sworn, testified that he was one of the attorneys for the defendant, and that he had authority for appearance. He then stated that he wished to appear and plead guilty. The learned court, under the objection that the defendant must appear in person in open court to plead guilty, refused to accept the plea. Mr. Morschauser then stated that…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- People v. . BradnerNew York Court of Appeals · 1887
- People v. . FishNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- People v. MillerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1901
- People v. McHaleNew York Supreme Court · 1891
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