People v. Knowles
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Tuolumne County dismissing an action. G. W. Nicol, Judge. ■ The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtChipman, P. J.
Defendant was indicted and brought to trial for the crime of bribery. After a jury had been empaneled and the cause was about to proceed, counsel for defendant moved the court to dismiss the action “upon the ground that the grand jury, finding the indictment did not comply with section 1324 of the Penal Code.
The Court: “I think the objection made by counsel is well taken. I can see no escape from the result. Further proceedings are quashed in the matter and the motion granted.
Mr. Hardin (district attorney) : “I give notice under section 1240, that the people appeal from the order of the court.
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Counselman v. HitchcockSupreme Court of the United States · 1892
- People v. O'BryanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1913
- Ex parte CohenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1894
- Ex parte ClarkeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1894
- Randall v. DuffCalifornia Supreme Court · 1894
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