In Re Halck

Petition for writ of habeas corpus.

Petitioner, a personal property broker, engaged in the business of loaning or advancing money in sums exceeding $300, and taking as security therefor a chattel mortgage, bill of sale or other obligation or contract involving the forfeiture of rights in or to automobiles and other motor vehicles, the use or possession of which is retained by the borrower, was convicted in the municipal court of the crime of misdemeanor, to wit: Violation of section 7 of the Personal Property Brokers Act of this state (Stats. 1931, p. 558), because of his failure to apply for…