People v. Ramsey

Appellant and Winifred Howard were charged with two counts of abortion and appellant was charged in addition with three prior convictions of felonies, one being for conspiracy to commit abortion and the other two for abortions. Both defendants pleaded not guilty; appellant admitted the three prior convictions charged against her.

Upon the conclusion of the introduction of evidence count 1 was dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence, the complaining witness not having appeared at the trial, and the jury was instructed to disregard the evidence offered concerning that charge.

The jury returned…