People v. Lewis
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of San Joaquin County, and from an order denying a new trial. C. W. Norton, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtChipman, P. J.
Defendant was accused by information, tried by a jury and convicted of the crime of rape committed on April 17, 1911, upon a child under the age of sixteen. He appeals from the judgment of conviction and from the order denying his motion for a new trial. The verdict was, “Guilty of rape as charged. We recommend him to the mercy of the court.” He was sentenced to imprisonment for ten years.
The defendant being unable to employ counsel, the court appointed Mr. Ben Berry as his attorney, who conducted the defense at the trial with zeal and ability, and is prosecuting this appeal with apparent…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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