People v. Collins

Defendant appeals from a sentence of one to three years in the State prison, imposed following his conviction by a jury of the charge in an amended information filed May 2, 1939, that “on the 7th day of April, A. D. 1939, at the citjr of Jackson, in the county of Jackson and three years prior thereto being of sufficient ability, did fail, neglect and refuse to provide necessary and proper shelter, food, care and clothing for his wife, Nettie Collins, and his children under the age of 17 years, to-wit, Terence 12 years, Thomas age 11 years, Elaine age 9 years, Philip age 8 years and Donald age…