Paladino v. State

The information charges the plaintiff in error (hereinafter designated the defendant) with having on September 15, 1923, wilfully and feloniously assaulted and carnally known and abused Francisco Martinico, a female under the age of eighteen years, the defendant being a male person over the age of eighteen years.

Upon the trial the jury returned a verdict of guilty and the defendant was sentenced to a term of four years in the state prison. Thereupon the trial court granted a stay of execution. The case was removed to this court where it was argued at length. On behalf of the defendant it was…