Curtis v. State

This is a conviction of a charge of having carnal knowledge of a female under the age of twelve years, the daughter of the plaintiff in error. The sentence of imprisonment was for ninety-nine years. No graver charge could be made and no more serious offense could be committed. The case for the State rests alone for direct evidence upon the testimony of the daughter. The plaintiff in error vigorously denies the charge. The wife and mother of the girl testified that she never had any intimation of the commission of the crime, or any reason to suspect it, until some two weeks before the bringing…