People v. Disperati
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Madera County and from an order denying a new trial. John G. Covert, Judge presiding. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtBurnett, J.
In a brief of exceptional merit it is earnestly contended by appellant that he has not had a fair trial. “Prejudiced,” declare his counsel, “by the misinstructions of the court and by the court’s refusal to give proper instructions and by the outrageous and villainous misconduct of a juror, the defendant was deprived of a just consideration of his case. The verdict is contrary to the evidence because there is no evidence that defendant abetted or advised anyone to steal. The verdict is contrary to the facts, because receiving or disposing of stolen property is not larceny. The verdict is…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- People v. WebbCalifornia Supreme Court · 1869
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- People v. CampbellCalifornia Supreme Court · 1881
- Ex parte WilliamsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1897
- People v. SmithCalifornia Supreme Court · 1904
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