People v. Wilkes

Defendant was convicted of three counts of violation of section 274 1 of the Penal Code (abortion). He has appealed from the judgment.

It was initially alleged that defendant violated Penal Code, sections 274 and 664 (attempted abortion), by supplying and administering a “vaginal pack” to one Hilda Mary Muise. The district attorney made a motion to amend the information by interlineation by substituting the words “a substance” in place of “vaginal pack.” The motion was denied. The district attorney then moved to dismiss. This motion was granted November 12, 1958.

A new information was filed on…