People v. Carlson

The only question in this case is the meaning of certain statutory language — the legislative intent therein expressed. It is not for us to announce our preferences or views as to how the legislators should have disposed of the subject, only to determine how they did.

The statutory language to be interpreted, contained in the probate code, is as follows:

“Sec. 4. In any case where a child over the age of 15 years is accused of any act the nature of which constitutes a felony, the judge of probate of the county wherein the offense is alleged to have been committed may, after investigation and…