In Re Phoedovius
California Supreme Court
APPLICATION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus directed to the sheriff of San Mateo County. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtAngellotti, C. J.
The petitioner was convicted of a violation of the provision of section 627b of the Penal Code, which declares that “any person who ships any of the wild birds or wild animals or fish by parcel post is guilty of a misdemeanor, ’ ’ and adjudged to pay a fine of $25, and in default of such payment to be imprisoned. Held in the custody of the sheriff of San Mateo County by virtue of this judgment, he seeks his discharge on habeas corpus, claiming that this provision of law is invalid.
Said section 627b, as amended July 27, 1917 (Stats. 1917, p. 651), contains various provisions as to the conduct…
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