People v. D'Angelo

WOOD (Parker), J.

Defendant was accused of the crime of violation of section 337a, subdivision 2, of the Penal Code, in that he kept and occupied certain premises in Los Angeles with books, papers, and paraphernalia for the purpose of recording bets upon the results of horse races. It was also alleged in the information that defendant had been convicted previously in Pennsylvania of the crime of “breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny, a felony,” and he had served a term of imprisonment therefor in the state prison. He pleaded not guilty, and denied the prior conviction. Trial by…