State v. Williams

Act No. 192 of 1912 makes it a crime, punishable with or without hard labor, for a person over 17 years of age to have carnal knowledge of an unmarried female between 12 and 18 years of age, with her consent. Defendant was indicted for violating this act. He was tried, found guilty, and was sentenced to jail for a period of 3 months. Not being satisfied with some of the rulings made by the trial judge, he has appealed from the verdict rendered and the sentence imposed.

The first and second bills of exception reserved are of the same nature, and may be considered together. It appears from them…